Christmas in Shropshire
A luxury Christmas holiday based in the beautiful Shropshire countryside with all the traditional trimmings, entertainment, spa facilities and programme of sightseeing.
A luxury Christmas holiday based in the beautiful Shropshire countryside with all the traditional trimmings, entertainment, spa facilities and programme of sightseeing.
We understand that a Christmas holiday has to be something a bit special to do justice to this magical time of year – not just a chance to be spoilt and let someone else do the washing up. We have selected this luxury Christmas package based in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. This is a traditional British Christmas with all the expect trimmings, entertainment, amazing spa facilities and a programme of sightseeing to fully appreciate your surroundings. Tucked away between the English and Welsh borders the region is a sheer delight, unspoilt, undeveloped and retaining an air of “yester-year”.
ITINERARY
Friday - Morning departure from Dorset across the Severn Bridge and through the picturesque Wye Valley to Hereford for lunch. Continue to Telford where you are warmly welcomed with tea and mince pies while to bags are portered. Enjoy a superb 3 course dinner this evening.
Saturday - (Christmas Eve) A leisurely breakfast with time to maybe enjoy the hotel leisure facilities. At midday drive in to Telford centre and take your seats at The Place Theatre for a matinee performance of its annual pantomime - a traditional story with dazzling costumes , stunning sets and audience participation aplenty - Oh yes it is! Return to hotel for a 3 course dinner followed by fun in the games room. Our coach can convey you to a local church for mid-night mass if required - mince pies and milled wine will be waiting on return.
Sunday - (Christmas Day) Merry Christmas! After breakfast you can open your presents and enjoy a stroll around the grounds which will hone your appetite for the banquet to come. A traditional Christmas lunch is served with a visit from Santa. At 3pm watch the Queens speech with tea and Christmas cake. A lighter buffet supper is provided this evening - Phew!
Monday - (Boxing Day) We visit Blists Hill Victorian Town in the picturesque Ironbridge Gorge. A recreation of a late 19th century town - traditional shops, cosy cottages, workshops and tradespeople in period costumes all themed for Christmas. Later we shall enjoy a scenic drive alongside Wenlock Edge to Church Stretton, sometimes called "Little Switzerland". A short stop in the pretty town of Ludlow, still set around its medieval street plan - an official "slow town" that avoids the hustle of modern life. Back at the hotel this evening enjoy a carvery dinner followed by some entertainment.
Tuesday - After breakfast we bid our farewells and shall head homewards with a stop in the beautiful cathedral city of Worcester. Return to Dorset by early evening.
B=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort
This luxurious 4 star venue is set in 170 acres of landscaped grounds and golf course and overlooks the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge. Bedrooms are contemporary with luxurious touches and provide private bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer, TV with movie channel, phone, radio, tea tray, iron/board, safe and comfy seating. The restaurant serves classic British dishes accompanied by glorious views of the surrounding countryside. The Gorge Bar is a great place to socialise and enjoy a selection of fine wines and beers. The Health Club offers a stunning indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna and gym. There are treatment rooms for massage, facials and manicure - you are invited to savour the sensation of complete and utter serenity and relaxation within. The hotel will be decorated for Christmas and a programme of traditional entertainment and activities is included (see itinerary). A lift serves all floors and room service is available.
Tour Price : £679.00 Per Person
Single Room Supplement: £150.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, 4 nights hotel accommodation, Half board meals, Christmas Day Lunch, Entertainment/Activities, Pantomime Ticket, Entry to Blists Hill museum.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised | |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised | |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised | |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised | |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised | |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland | |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown | |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road | |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised | |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop | |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop | |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester | |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland | |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised | |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis | |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road | |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) | |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) | |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised | |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop | |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop | |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised | |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) | |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole | |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage | |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised | |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave | |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road | |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised | |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn | |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road | |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist | |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth | |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised | |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised | |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised | |
| Value House | Value House Car Park | |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland | |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised | |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth | |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop | |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised | |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised | |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis | |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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