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Holidays

THURSFORD DATES FOR 2010 OUT NOW

* * * * NEW BROCHURE OUT NOW * * * *

* * 2010 * *

DATE
HOLIDAY
PRICE
 

 

* * AUGUST * *

 
Aug. 3rd
(2 Days)

"THEATRE BREAK & LITTLE VENICE"

London Highlights Treat - 4* hotel on a B&B basis, optional carvery evening dinner on the way to the London Palladium for best seats to see SISTER ACT or MAMMA MIA
(TICKET NOT INCLUDED)

Day 2 A canal cruise from Little Venice to Camden Lock, then return home direct, with the usual comfort stops.

Package includes return coach travel, 1 night Bed & full English breakfast @ a 4* London Hotel (all rooms ensuite),

Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

 

 

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Aug. 8th
(3 Days)

"HARTLEPOOL TALL SHIPS"

2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the 4* Redworth Hall, Hotel, Durham, all rooms ensuite, use of leisure facilities etc.
Join us once again for the 2010 Tall Ships Festival, this year it is based in Hartlepool.
On Day-1 we offer the opportunity to visit either the city of Durham or Beamish Open Air Museum (entry extra)
Day 2:-Will be in Hartlepool.
Day 3:- In Hartlepool again for the "Parade of Sail" as the ships prepare to bid farewell as they ceremoniously parade out of Hartlepool. You should be able to witness this from the headland vantage point, within walking distance from the coach park.
Return home direct with comfort stop.

Please book as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment

 

 

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£175.00

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Aug. 12th
(3 Days)

 

NOW Inc The HAIRY BIKERS @

"SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW
WEEKEND"

2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the McDonald Hill Country Hotel & Golf Club, Whitchurch.
A return visit to the longest running horticultural shows in the country, an excellent mix of plants shrubs, trade stands, entertainment in the main arena, with stunt teams, gymnastic displays, local cainine displays etc., plus the company of one of
HM brass bands to play for you during the show.
Not to forget the fabulous displays in the "Dingle",
Shrewsbury's permanent flower borders, along the river banks. Freetime for retail therapy in the nearby high street shops.

Days 1 & 3 will include visits to Chomondley Castle Gardens & Dorothy Clive Memorial Gardens (entry included), with optional bar meal enroute home.

 

 

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Aug. 20th
(3 Days)

"SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW"

2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at A 3* Hotel.
The north west's premier flower show, Southport is our main feature this weekend. Itinerary to include visiting horticultural & historical delights of the north west (no entry fees included). Our tour will include full day (Day 2) in Southport & the show.

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Aug. 20th
(2 Days)

"BEST OF BRITISH & WEST NORFOLK TREAT"

1 night pre theatre Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at The Dukes Head Hotel, Kings Lynn.
Our West Norfolk treat includes a visit to the market town of Kings Lynn for an evening performance of
"The Best of British" at the Corn Exchange. This collection of well known entertainers, comedians, magicians & singers to entartain you.
Day 2:- Freetime in Kings Lynn with a guided tour of this maritime treasure. Return home mid afternoon via The Elite Fish & Chip Restaurant, Lincoln for traditional fish & chips (optional)

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Aug. 26th
(2 Days)

"BUCKINGHAM PALACE, LONDON EYE & MADAME TUSSAUDS"

1 night Bed & English Breakfast at The Hisperia Victoria Hotel.
Our return visit to HM Queen Elizabeth's London residence include a visit to the state rooms, this tour enjoys an inclusive audio feature to ensure nothing is missed. Optional visit to the Queens Gallery, which offers unique unseen works of art, recieved as gifts to/from members of the Royal Family. A 30 minute flight on The BA London Eye, is included plus a memorable visit to the world famous Madame Tussauds, an interactive experience you will treasaure.
Optional evening meal is available.

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Aug. 28th
(2 Days)

"CHOCOLATE & CRUISE HERITAGE WEEKEND"

1 night Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast at The Britannia Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Day 1:- Our weekend special takes us to the West Midlands firstly to the historic City of Coventry
Day 2:- Morning visit to Cadbury World, then to Birmingham for a cruise on the canal through the city centre.
Return home direct late afternoon with comfort stop enroute, expected back in local area approx 20.00hrs.

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DATE
HOLIDAY
PRICE
 

 

* * SEPTEMBER * *

 
Sep. 4th
(2 Days)

"THE GREAT NORTH STEAM FAIR"

1 nights Bed & Breakfast at a North East Hotel, all rooms ensuite.

A feast of Steam weekend, visiting the NRM Shildon, Co Durham, newly established in the north as an attraction not to be missed, then to the Tanfield Steam Railway, recorded to be one of the oldest railways in the world, operated by volunteers, From here make our way to our chosen hotel.
Day 2 Short journey north to the Award Winning Beamish Open Air Museum (entry included). set in the 1900's, vividly recreates the era, town & village life, with schoolroom, church, coal-mine, co-operative shop, etc., Today hosts the "GREAT NORTH STEAM FAIR" where additional traction & steam engines will be on display, return home direct late afternoon.

 

 

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Sep. 4th
(2 Days)

"CHURCHILL'S, BUCKS & BLENHIEM"

1 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at a Home Counties Hotel, all rooms ensuite.

Our special break takes us to Buckinghamshire & Bletchley Park, this weekend; firstly we enjoy the hospitality extended here & enjoy a truly distinctive "Churchill weekend". Station X, the home of the Enigma code breakers during the WWII campaign, Bletchley Park played a key role smashing German codes, with their primitive electronic equipment. Excellent presentation & exhibits.
Day 2, short journey to Oxfordshire & Blenhiem Palace, birthplace of our finest Briton Sir Winston Churchill. Ancestral seat of the Earl of Marlborough set in over 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland, the genius of Capability Brown. Recently restored "Secret Garden", the water terraces & Rose garden. Included in your pass will be freetime in the palace with revealing stories of Winston's childhood and early days at boarding school.

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

 

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Sep. 7th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD SUMMER CONCERT & SEASIDE SPECIAL"

This special concert now a firm favourite with Thursford regulars, takes place at the home of the THURSFORD COLLECTION, and includes a buffet interval, all proceeds in aid of the British Army Benevolent Fund. This year's guest military band still to be confirmed, which will commence the concert with a unique "BEAT RETREAT" to enthral you, and put you in the mood for this fine concert.
Day 2. We make our way to CROMER for the famous "SEASIDE SPECIAL" @ the famous Cromer Pier, a truly variety show, with local talent of Ollie Day & Keith Loades, songsters & dancers make up the fabulous line up. Return home late afternoon, via the farm shop for refreshments..
Package 1 night Pre Theatre Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast, Ensuite rooms, hospitality trays, etc.

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Sep. 10th
(3 Days)
"VARIETY SHOW BREAK"

2 night Choice Carvery Hot Buffet Dinner, Bed & Full English Breakfast, Ensuite rooms, colour Tv, hospitality trays, Lift.
Our Chequers Plazabreak takes us to Blackpool; this 3 Star hotel is a firm favourite with all our clients, offering high quality service, rooms, leisure facilities & cuisine. Also to enjoy the world famous Blackpool Illuminations, which will be starring once again on the "Golden Mile" Included in the package will be an evening at the theatre "BEST OF BRITISH" features some our top entertainers, comedians, singers, dancers & magicians.
Day 2, half day tour of the area, inc Fleetwood, optional Pleasure Beach Ice show.

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *


Fr
om
£175.00

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inc show ticket & tour

Sep. 24th
(3 Days)
"LONGLEAT - ANIMAL-PARK"

2 nights Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast, Ensuite Rooms, lift etc. Hotel in the BATH AREA - MIN 3 STAR
A much awaited visit to the West Country and the home of Lord Bath - LONGLEAT HOUSE. Most recently featured on BBC TV - Animal Park, Longleat has so much to offer, Longleat House, Safari Park, Lake cruise, steam railway, pets corner etc. Day 2 here in fullness with a passport ticket for full access, there is onsite catering in most areas. The return journey will include a stop of interest, to be confirmed nearer the event.

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DATE
HOLIDAY
PRICE
NOV


* * NOVEMBER * *

 
Nov. 1st
(2 Days)

"OLIVER"

4* MILLENIUM GLOUCESTER HOTEL, CENTRAL LONDON, 1 night, bed & breakfast. lift to all floors, all rooms ensuite
Proposed Itinerary:- Our pre christmas theatre break will be an evening West End Theatre special including a visit to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane for OLIVER. Best seats available in the stalls. the show stars Griff Rhys Jones as FAGIN & Jody Prenger as NANCY. We will offer our usual pre-theatre meal enroute to the theatre.
Day 2:- With our hotel located in Kensington, we are in the heart of quality christmas shopping including, HARRODS, HARVEY NICHOLS, CHELSEA, or Oxford Street is only a bus ride away.
Also on offer, Victoria & Albert Museum plus Natural History Museum on hand.
Return home approx 15.00hrs from the capital.

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Nov. 6th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

HOLIDAY INN, NORWICH, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season.
Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. With rememberence day around the corner you may like to pay tribute at the city hall where a rememberence service will take place.
There will be a comfort stop enroute home.

£30 DEPOSIT per person


* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Nov. 15th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

HOLIDAY INN, NORWICH, 1 night Post theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop enroute to Thursford for the matinee show, also time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season. Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show. After the show we make our way to our hotel where a 3 course meal will be served, then relax for the rest of the evening.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. return home early afternoon with comfort stop enroute home.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

 

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Nov. 20th
(2 Days)

"CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR
AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL"

4* CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL, 1 night bed & breakfast. Lift to all floors, all rooms ensuite.
Proposed Itinerary: join us with ouer 250 performers @ The Royal Albert Hall for this unique experience, Lazers, lights, new music plus all the old favourites, Jerusalem, Rule Britannia etc. Indoor fireworks, thundering cannons, muskets conclude to the 1812 overture. seats in the stalls area. A pre theatre optional meal will be offered.
Day 2:- itinerary to be confirmed nearer the date

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Nov. 25th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

DUKES HEAD HOTEL, KINGS LYNN, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. Lift to all floors, all rooms ensuite.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Kings Lynnwith comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season.
Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- Freetime in Kings Lynn, optional "gentle" guided walking tour of the town.
There will be a comfort stop enroute home.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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DATE
HOLIDAY
PRICE


* * DECEMBER * *

 
Dec. 1st
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

HOLIDAY INN, NORWICH, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop at Johnsons Garden Centre @ Boston enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season. Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. return home via Fakenham to view the Xmas Tree Festival & Caithness Crystal or Farm Shop for a cuppa.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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£129.00

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Dec. 4th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

DUKES HEAD HOTEL, KINGS LYNN, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. Lift to all floors, all rooms ensuite.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Kings Lynnwith comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season.
Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- Freetime in Kings Lynn, optional "gentle" guided walking tour of the town.
There will be a comfort stop enroute home.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

SCUNTHORPE AREA ONLY - DIRECT

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Dec. 6th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

BROOKS HOTEL, NORWICH, (formely The Quality Hotel) 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season. Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Cromer and the famour pier for their matinee Christmas Seaside Variety Show. (we have reserved seats in the stalls) Enroute to Cromer we will have freetime in the quaint towns of Holt & Fakenham where we will witness the Xmas Tree Festival. Comfort stop enroute home.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Dec. 7th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

DUNSTAN HALL HOTEL, NORWICH, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. all rooms ensuite.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Kings Lynnwith comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season.
Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. return home via Fakenham to view the Xmas Tree Festival & Caithness Crystal or Farm Shop for a cuppa.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Dec. 9th
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

HOLIDAY INN, NORWICH, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop at Johnsons Garden Centre @ Boston enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season. Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. return home via Fakenham to view the Xmas Tree Festival & Caithness Crystal or Farm Shop for a cuppa.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

 

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Dec. 11th
(2 Days)

"CLASSIC CAROLS AT
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL"

4* CENTRAL LONDON HOTEL, 1 night bed & breakfast. lift to all floors, all rooms ensuiite.
Proposed Itinerary:- By popular request we are now reserving tickets for the popular "CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAROLS" concert @ The Royal Albert Hall. this will be a Saturday evening performance, with an overnight stay in the capital. Optional pre-theatre dinner will be available.
Day 2:- itinerary will be advised nearer the time.

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Dec. 18th
(2 Days)

"CLASSIC CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT AT
THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL"

4* HILTON METROPOLE HOTEL LONDON, 1 night bed & breakfast. lift to all floors, all rooms ensuiite.
Proposed Itinerary:- By popular request we are now reserving tickets for the popular "CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT" concert @ The Royal Albert Hall. this will be a Saturday evening performance, with an overnight stay in the capital. Optional pre-theatre dinner will be available.
Day 2:- itinerary will be advised nearer the time.

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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Dec. 18th
(2 Days)

"OLYMPIA HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW 2010"

4* LONDON HOTEL, 1 night bed & breakfast. lift to all floors, all rooms ensuiite.
Proposed Itinerary:- Our 2 day pre Christmas special includes a visit to the famous Olympia Horse of the Year Show, this annual favourite, includes skillful riding & excellent routines of rider & horse, completing the show with a sponsored Christmas Finale. Over the weekend will be freetime for further sightseeing & pre christmas shopping for those last minute bargains down Oxford Street or around the now famous Hyde Park German market.

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Dec. 22nd
(2 Days)

"THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR"

HOLIDAY INN, NORWICH, 1 night Pre theatre dinner, bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Travel down to Norwich with comfort stop enroute to our hotel. After freshening up a 3 course pre theatre dinner will be served, then travel to Thursford in time to enjoy the special christmas shopping where over 5000 items are available for the festive season.
Fantasyland, the all-new winter wonderland experience is also available, before you experience the 34th anniversary of this popular show.
Day 2:- We make our way into Norwich City centre for some pre christmas shopping. return home via Caithness Crystal or Farm Shop for a cuppa.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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£129.00

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DATE
HOLIDAY
PRICE


* * 2011 * *

 
 

 

* * APRIL * *

 

Apr. 15th
(3 Days)

"H.M. BAND of the ROYAL MARINES
@ THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL"

April special - Friday or Saturday evening concert by H.M. Band of The Royal Marines (TICKET NOT INCLUDED - but applied for - will advise of ticket price) Optional pre thearte meal will be offered. Visits to the British War Museum, The Imperial War Museum & The Wallace Collection to be confirmed (FREE ENTRY) Free time for some Oxford Street shopping.
Inc 4* Central London Hotel on a B&EB basis.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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April
(2 Days)

"THEATRE BREAK & TUSSAUDS"

4* Central London Hotel 1 night bed & breakfast. No lift but ground floor & first floor rooms available.
Proposed Itinerary:- Our springtime break to the Capitol, enjoys a visit to the world famous MADAME TUSSAUDS WAXWORKS, a truly entertaining venue with a through the ages tour with the "Spirit of London".
We also enjoy a theatre visit for the long awaited Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber re-working of "THE WIZARD OF OZ" featuring the winner of the BBC TV show, "Over The Rainbow". The show will be an evening performance with an optional pre-theatre dinner on offer.

£30 DEPOSIT per person

* * BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *

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LAST UPDATED 16th June 2010