Christmas On The Isle Of Wight In Shanklin
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TLEI9146
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
5 days
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Come and join us to enjoy a five-day festive getaway on the magical Isle of Wight for Christmas.
We'll whisk you away and over the water on the short crossing from the mainland to your charming hotel in its prime cliff top location overlooking pretty Sandown Bay. With fantastic facilities including a sprung dance floor, games room, indoor heated swimming pool and entertainment most evenings, you are also within easy reach of Shanklin town centre, old village and lovely seafront, so you will have plenty of time to experience all this fabulous town has to offer. Take the chance to do as much or as little as you like throughout your stay, with plenty of food, entertainment and included excursions to soak up all the seasonal charm of the island. Our festive package will include a traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings!
The Isle of Wight has been one the UK's most popular destinations since Queen Victoria chose to spend her family holidays here in the 19th century. With its elegant resort towns and miles of unspoilt coastline and spectacular scenery, the island has plenty to offer all year round and it’s a perfect place to celebrate Christmas.
An ideal choice for:
* Anyone looking for the chance to celebrate a great Christmas away
* Traditional seaside lovers looking for a relaxing festive break
* Lovers of picture-perfect settings and scenery
* Spend Christmas with family, relaxing in your own company or meeting new people and new friends
Festive package subject to confirmation and final itinerary will be confirmed on your final booking confirmation prior to departure.
PRICE FROM
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£599
per person
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Join your comfortable coach at your convenient local pick up point this morning, and head to the south coast for your short ferry crossing to the lovely Isle of Wight. On arrival at your comfortable hotel in the popular resort of Shanklin there will be time to settle in and perhaps take a stroll for a breath of sea air along the cliff top or visit the cute old town with its quaint shops. Make sure you have time for a drink in the bar with your fellow travellers before enjoying your first evening meal.
Days 2-4
Enjoy a traditional English breakfast each day to set you up properly for your day ahead. Your centrally located hotel makes Shanklin easy to explore. You might like to browse the shops in the quaint old town or visit the lovely gardens of the Chine which lead down to the traditional sea front, where an ice cream is good at any time of year, even December!The hotel will be providing a festive food and entertainment package including a fabulous Christmas lunch on Christmas Day whilst entertainment will be provided most evenings. You can spend all of your time in and around Shanklin doing your own thing and enjoying some Christmas treats or join our INCLUDED excursions.
On Christmas Eve, our coach will be available for a morning trip with a circular tour of the island, which boasts 60 miles of spectacular coastline and stunning scenery. We will take in plenty of the magnificent views and famous sights that this fabulous isle has to offer before arriving in the Islands capital of Newport for a wander and the opportunity to pick up any last minute gifts! On Boxing Day morning, we will take a ride to Ryde! Enjoy a stroll along its famous 19th-century pier which is the oldest in England, the long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour.
Day 5
After our final hearty breakfast today it is time to say farewell to the Isle of Wight. We board our coach and head back to East Cowes for the return ferry to the mainland, before a relaxing onward journey home with suitable stops on the way, full of lovely memories.Tour Includes
- 4 nights hotel with English Breakfast & Evening Meals plus traditional Christmas Day lunch
- Return ferry crossings
- Festive entertainment most evenings
- Free time to explore the seaside town of Shanklin
- Island tour with time in Newport on Christmas Eve
- Excursion to Ryde on Boxing Day
- Direct Coach Travel
- Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate
Newport
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationNewport on the Isle of Wight has two elegant squares and many fine Georgian and Victorian town houses. The impressive colonnaded Guildhall was designed by John Nash and built in 1816, with the clock tower added in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. It now houses the Museum of Island History and the Tourist Information Centre. Shopping in Newport is a pleasure, and there is no better time to find a seasonal bargain. Newport Harbour is just a short walk from the town centre and museums, crafts studios and the Quay Arts Centre are housed in former warehouses.Ryde
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThe resort of Ryde is a welcoming seaside town on the north east coast of the Isle of Wight. It is the Isle's largest town, often referred to as the ’Gateway to the Island’. Take in the views of shimmering waters and the long stretch of golden sands, and the Pier, at nearly half a mile, is one of the oldest and longest piers in the country. Next to the pier is the hovercraft terminal with links to the mainland in less than 10 minutes. Along the Esplanade you will find colourful flowerbeds, a pretty marina and a wonderful selection of boutiques, museums and galleries. The bustling main street has lots of unique shops and eateries flowing downhill to the seafront, making this an ideal visit for everyone.Shanklin
INCLUDED Visitor DestinationKnown as one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has everything you need to enjoy a lovely few hours. From the long sandy beach to the wooded ravine & Old Village with its independent shops, restaurants and pubs, you won't be short of something to see and do. Back to topAccommodation
Ocean View Hotel Shanklin
Enjoy the best location in Shanklin! The Ocean View Hotel offers guests spectacular views from a prime cliff top location overlooking Sandown Bay. Enjoy warm and friendly service with locally sourced produce, light and airy rooms and great in house facilities. The hotel boasts an indoor heated pool, full-size snooker table, coffee shop, bar, dance floor, games room, restaurant and of course, entertainment most evenings. There is a lift to all floors.For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window)
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