In 1977 against a background of steam engines, mechanical organs and fairground rides, a small Christmas show took place with eight choir scholars from Kings College, Cambridge singing carols – it has now grown into the largest Christmas show in England!  The show creates a magical Christmas of yester-year – a time of love, hope and giving.  The one element that encapsulates the spirit of Christmas more than any other is music and this show is truly the ultimate Christmas musical experience.  Combined with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes and singing from a cast of over 100 – this show would not be out of place in any of London’s west end theatres!

QUALITY HOTEL, Norwich

A modern 80 bedroom hotel located about 3 miles from the city centre with a fully equipped leisure centre (indoor pool, sauna, spa, gymnasium) for guests use.  All of the tastefully decorated bedrooms offer private bathroom, individual air-conditioning/heating, hair dryer, clothes press, satellite television, telephone and tea tray.  The restaurant offers pleasurable dining in relaxed surroundings – there is also a comfortable bar and spacious lounges in which to relax. 

ITINERARY

WEDNESDAY – Morning departure from Dorset to St Albans for lunch – an historic city boasting a magnificent cathedral containing the shrine of St Alban. Climb the medieval belfry in the town for superb views across the city or visit one of the many superb museums.

Resume that afternoon, across country to Norwich where dinner awaits.

THURSDAY – To the Thursford Collection – a museum like no other you will have seen before!  It takes you back to a traditional old-fashioned fairground where majestic engines sit next to carousel rides.  The collection of mechanical organs all play jaunty tunes and culminate in the famous Wurlitzer Cinema organ of silent movie days.  Traditional farm buildings have been transformed into Dickensian style gift shops, ice cream parlour and cafe.

This afternoon we shall take our seats for a matinee performance of the famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular – the biggest and best Christmas Show in England – it has to be seen to be believed.  Return to hotel late afternoon.

FRIDAY – Homeward bound, we stop for lunch in the modern city centre of Basingstoke – a chance to get your Christmas shopping off to a flying start.  return to Dorset by early evening.

TOUR PRICE : £190.00 per person

Single Room Supplement : £35.00    Travel Insurance Premium : £7.00  per person. 

Price Includes : All coach travel, 2 nights hotel accommodation with half board meals, Matinee show ticket,

Financial protection insurance and VAT.