Christmas in Hampshire & the New Forest
Christmas in Hampshire & the New Forest
Christmas in Hampshire & the New Forest
5 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom
Visiting: United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SXBSO
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Please make us aware of any specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover Beaulieu and the Mid Hants Railway as you celebrate Christmas in great company in the 4-star Chilworth Manor.
Highlights
Itinerary
- Day 1 Southampton
- Make your own way to Southampton today and spend the afternoon settling in at your comfortable hotel.
This evening you can get to know your travelling companions over dinner. - Day 2 CHRISTMAS EVE New Forest
- Today we'll journey into the heart of the beautiful New Forest to visit Beaulieu and its famous National Motor Museum. The former gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House, set in glorious grounds, has been owned by the Montagu family since 1538. You can still see the monastic origins of the building while exploring the treasures inside the house. The motor museum houses a wonderful collection of vehicles, from vintage models to legendary world record-breakers such as Bluebird and the Golden Arrow, and fascinating motoring memorabilia.
Later we'll head back to the hotel to enjoy a special dinner with entertainment. - Day 3 CHRISTMAS DAY Southampton
- We've left the morning free for you to spend as you wish. A walk around the hotel's grounds will help you to work up an appetite for what is sure to be the highlight of the day, a traditional festive lunch with all the trimmings.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure before we get together this evening for dinner.  - Day 4 BOXING DAY Midhants Railway
- We'll spend today discovering the Mid Hants Railway as we travel back in time and experience the Watercress Line as it would have been during the Second World War. During this event with a 'Christmas Leave' theme, we'll join civilian and military re-enactors as we ride on steam trains, hopping on and off at four different stations to explore. As we go, entertainment will be provided in the form of live music from the 1940s, an ARP display and a number of other treats with a festive theme.
Back at the hotel, we'll gather for a final dinner. - Day 5 Southampton
- After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel and make your way home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotel -
Meals
9 meals
- Just You Tour Manager as your host
- 4 nights half board in a 4-star hotel
- 9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners and traditional Christmas Day lunch
- Porterage
Excursions Included
- Visit Beaulieu House & the National Motor Museum
- Experience a Second World War Christmas on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line
Accommodation
- Mecure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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