Christmas in Weymouth

Christmas in Weymouth

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Christmas in Weymouth

5 Days Starting and ending in UK

Visiting: Weymouth, Dorchester, Isle of Purbeck

Tour operator:

Shearings

Tour code:

ukxwepr

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Celebrate the festive season with a delightful Christmas tour in Weymouth, UK. This enchanting holiday includes a local coach departure to Weymouth, where you'll stay for four nights at either the Prince Regent or Russell Hotel. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a pre-dinner Buck's Fizz reception, live entertainment, and a Gala buffet. Explore the historic market town of Dorchester, renowned for its connection to Thomas Hardy, and visit the Dorset County Museum and the Keep Military Museum. Enjoy a leisurely Christmas Day with a traditional turkey dinner and festive activities. On Boxing Day, discover the Isle of Purbeck, passing through the charming Corfe Castle to reach the seaside town of Swanage, known for its sandy beach and attractions. With meals, afternoon tea, and entertainment included, this tour promises a memorable Christmas experience filled with cultural and historical highlights.

Highlights

  • Visit the historic market town of Dorchester, known for its connection to Thomas Hardy.

  • Explore the Isle of Purbeck, passing through the quaint Corfe Castle.

  • Enjoy the seaside attractions and sandy beach in Swanage.

  • Experience the festive atmosphere in Weymouth on Christmas Day.

  • Discover the Dorset County Museum and the Keep Military Museum in Dorchester.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Weymouth

Accommodation Name: hotel for four nights

Meals Included: Dinner

Local departure by coach, then on to Weymouth and our hotel for four nights. Mince pies, tea and coffee on arrival, then a chance to settle into your room, get to know the hotel and staff, or relax in the lounge. This evening, enjoy a pre-dinner Buck's Fizz reception followed by dinner and entertainment.

Day 2 : Christmas Eve in Dorchester

Location: Dorchester

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we visit Dorchester, the county town of Dorset and a historic market town. Fans of the acclaimed poet and writer Thomas Hardy will be aware of the town’s connection, with it featuring as ‘Casterbridge’ in many of his works, and with Hardy’s birthplace located on the outskirts of Dorchester in Higher Bockhampton. Shoppers may prefer to browse the central pedestrianised area with its arcades of shops, whilst history-lovers may prefer a visit to the Dorset County Museum or the Keep Military Museum. If you choose to spend the day in the hotel instead, why not enjoy afternoon tea around 3pm with a game of Bingo to while away the afternoon. Later this evening enjoy dinner and fabulous live entertainment.

Day 3 : Christmas Day at leisure

Location: Weymouth

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Merry Christmas! Relax in Weymouth, open some presents, tuck into a traditional turkey dinner, and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the hotel with your fellow travellers. This afternoon why not watch the King's speech, enjoy an afternoon tea and play prize bingo. Tonight there will be a Gala buffet with more entertainment.

Day 4 : Boxing Day in Isle of Purbeck and Swanage

Location: Isle of Purbeck

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we take a jaunt to the Isle of Purbeck, passing through quaint Corfe Castle to reach seaside Swanage. Here there’s a lovely, sandy beach and lots of attractions, such as the Swanage Museum which tells the story of the area from the Jurassic period to WWII. There will be another afternoon tea this afternoon in the hotel, followed by a final dinner and evening of entertainment.

Day 5

Location: Weymouth

Meals Included: Breakfast

We depart the hotel this morning, filled with magical Christmas memories, and return home.

What's Included

  • Local Departure by Coach

    The tour includes a local departure by coach to Weymouth.

  • Entertainment

    Enjoy entertainment including a pre-dinner Buck's Fizz reception, live entertainment, and a Gala buffet.

  • Afternoon Tea

    Afternoon tea is provided on certain days during the tour.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

Mode of Transport

Local departure by coach, then on to Weymouth and our hotel for four nights, ensuring a convenient and relaxed journey.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at either the Prince Regent or Russell Hotel in Weymouth, offering a comfortable and festive atmosphere during your holiday stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of entertainment is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes a pre-dinner Buck's Fizz reception, live entertainment, and a Gala buffet. There are also opportunities to play games like Bingo.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner on various days. A traditional turkey dinner is served on Christmas Day, and afternoon tea is provided on certain days.

  • What can I expect on Christmas Day during the tour?

    On Christmas Day, you can relax in Weymouth, open presents, enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, and participate in festive activities like watching the King's speech and playing prize bingo. The day concludes with a Gala buffet and entertainment.

  • Are there any specific activities planned for Christmas Eve?

    On Christmas Eve, the tour visits Dorchester, where you can explore the town's connection to Thomas Hardy, shop in the pedestrianized area, or visit museums. Alternatively, you can stay at the hotel for afternoon tea and Bingo, followed by dinner and live entertainment.

  • What attractions will we visit on Boxing Day?

    On Boxing Day, the tour visits the Isle of Purbeck, passing through Corfe Castle to reach Swanage, where you can enjoy the sandy beach and attractions like the Swanage Museum.

  • Do I have to do the excursions?

    Certain excursions are included in the price of your holiday. If you choose not to go on an included excursion, for whatever reason, no refunds will be made.

  • How much are the optional excursions?

    This depends on which tour you book. Prices are given with the itinerary for the tour and sent out with Travel Documents 5 days before departure.

  • Do I need to have travel insurance?

    If you are a British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are not required to have insurance. If you are a non-British citizen and are going on a UK holiday, you are required to have an insurance policy in place or return a signed indemnity form to us prior to travel. For all travellers on European tours, you must either have a travel insurance policy in place or return a signed insurance indemnity form to us prior to travel.

  • Will there be a toilet on-board the coach?

    All main tour coaches have on-board toilets. Transfer vehicles to and from the interchange may not have on-board toilets.

  • Can I pay for the optional excursions when I make my booking?

    Optional excursions can be booked with your coach driver or Tour Manager and operate strictly subject to availability and demand. Some optional excursions are pre-bookable due to demand when making your reservation. The running order of included and optional excursions may be altered without prior notice.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, we do not. However, we only ever charge a supplement if a hotelier imposes this charge to us as a company. Single room supplements are a bone of contention within the travel industry and we would like to assure you that we proactively seek accommodation with low or no single room supplements for our guests.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will receive a detailed itinerary alongside travel documents, and these will be sent 5 days prior to travel.

Reviews of this operator

Karen Wylie (Google Reviewer)  

Lovely holiday in weston super...

09-Mar-2024

Lovely holiday in weston super mare. Clean comfortable hotel, good food, very pleasant staff in hotel, interesting visits to Bath and Bristol and a really great driver. Would highly recommend. Good value for money

Matthew Lee (Google Reviewer)  

We really enjoyed our trip...

12-Dec-2023

We really enjoyed our trip to Dusseldorf and Cologne . Kelvin and Olivia were great , we felt very safe and well informed and well looked after throughout. The lads on our feeder coach were great too. Never heard anybody complain at all.

Diane Downes (Google Reviewer)  

Rachel was fantastically helpful on...

31-Mar-2025

Rachel was fantastically helpful on the phone this morning with knowledgeable information about my trip and insurance cover. Answered all my questions. Can't wait for May 12th set off. Cheers, Diane

Susan Mullett (Google Reviewer)  

Good trip to Edinburgh, my...

01-Oct-2022

Good trip to Edinburgh, my preference would have been for longer time at the day trips but with a wide age range on the coach I feel the compromise for the comfort of all was paramount. The coach driver was knowledgeable and happy to offer suggestions of places to see and things to do. A star is knocked off for a single supplement being charged on a single room but I accept this could be out of the control of Shearings and down to the hotel.

Jonathan Wilkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Although room was in need...

24-Apr-2024

Although room was in need of refurbishment the Chatsworth at Llandudno was great. Food, staff excellent, especially wee Jess. Trips were too & a pleasure to get to know our driver, Denny, top fella..

Janet Preston (Google Reviewer)  

Very disappointing a very...

25-Nov-2024

Very disappointing a very rushed weekend away drive up to Edinburgh wasn't the best break time were very strange 10,15 minutes and half hour not enough time for 35 people to go toilet and get a hot drink as there wasn't any hot drink making equipment on the coach The trip was a Christmas market weekend well not on our coach no music no decorations we asked lots of times if we could have the radio on but it turned on deaf ears The weather was terrible it snowed and we had not so young people who had a carry hot drinks on the coach Steve our driver was a great driver but he was always rushing if he gave a meeting time say 4pm his next line would be if we can get back earlier than we could go back early it was like this every time we stopped not nice when we paid quite a bit of money for this trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas market The hotel was very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful but the food was cold and tasteless and the menu was a repeat Friday night and Sunday night till everybody complained sorry but the chef should be dismissed very poor menu and poor organisation in the kitchen I don't think we will be using Shearings coach holidays again

Sheila Allder (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Holiday to...

15-Jun-2024

Just had a Holiday to Weston Super Mare and stayed at The Great Atlantic Hotel. It was OK but the Lift is out of order and not likely to be working any time soon. Food was ok too.The journey was also OK but a bit cramped. Driver was pleasant and the coach changes were efficient.

Steve Mchugh (Google Reviewer)  

I've been trying to cancel...

09-Feb-2025

I've been trying to cancel a trip to Paris in April 25 for months. I literally cancelled less than 14 days after the £1 deposit was taken. This was back on 8th September, I have emailed 3 times spoke to 2 people and both told me it was policy to still charge for a holiday I cancelled!! Today I have proof as they have just tried to steal over £800 from my bank. Luckily I'm with a bank that's up on scams of the £1 deposit ! BEWARE you are handing your bank details over to these people. I am in total shock and been advised to take it further.

Anthony Baines Kimberley (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a coach holiday...

30-May-2024

Went on a coach holiday on 26 April Whit my girlfriend Kim it take 7 hours to get to temby Wales stop after stop the coach driver was polite is name was Gavin the hotel room was a big problem the food poisoning the hotel 2nd night at the lmperial hotel shearing spoke to the staff next couple of days told use it was don't Absolutely disgrace by them never going on white ther give no free holiday are refund bad experience never again 🙁

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  • Low Deposit

    Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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