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
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ukxwepr
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Fully Guided
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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
Itinerary
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
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Local Departure by Coach
The tour includes a local departure by coach to Weymouth.
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Entertainment
Enjoy entertainment including a pre-dinner Buck's Fizz reception, live entertainment, and a Gala buffet.
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Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is provided on certain days during the tour.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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