Christmas On The Isle Of Wight

Itinerary

Description

Treat yourself to a memorable festive getaway this year, with plenty of food, entertainment and excursions to soak up all the seasonal charm the island has to offer. The Isle of Wight has been a popular seaside destination since Queen Victoria chose to spend her family holidays here in the 19^th century, and with its elegant resort towns and miles of unspoilt coastline, it’s the perfect place to enjoy the big day.

Coach Itinerary

23^rd December

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Christmas Eve – Island Highlights Tour

Our fantastic Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights. After Ventnor, a pretty resort built on a series of terraces, we make for Alum Bay. Here we can admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop The Needles. We continue to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and selection of speciality shops.

Christmas Day

Christmas Dayis a wonderful day of leisure at our hotel where we indulge in a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, followed by a light buffet served in the evening.

Boxing Day – Ryde & Pantomime

For today’s half-day excursion, we spend some time at leisure in Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Take a stroll along the famous 19^th-century pier, the oldest in England, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour. We return to Shanklin in the afternoon for our fun-filled pantomime performance, followed by dinner at the hotel.

27^th December

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 4 nights at the Holliers Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating) with dinner & full English breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch & a light evening buffet
• Entertainment every evening
• Pantomime ticket at the Shanklin Theatre
• Island Highlights tour (Ventnor, Alum Bay & Newport)
• Excursion to Ryde

Search Bullets

• 4 nights at the Holliers Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating) with dinner & full English breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch & a light evening buffet
• Island Highlights tour (Ventnor, Alum Bay & Newport)
• Excursion to Ryde

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JG2

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

Accommodation

Holliers Hotel, Shanklin (JG2 rating)

The friendly, family-run Holliers Hotel is an 18^th-century coaching inn situated in the heart of the picturesque Old Village of Shanklin. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant, and dinners are carvery style.

Please note: The Holliers Hotel has no lift or ground floor rooms and is therefore unsuitable for those with limited mobility.