Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Southport and Merseyside
Turkey and Tinsel in Southport
On this bargain Turkey and Tinsel break the fires will be roaring in the lounge as Christmas comes early to the Prince of Wales hotel in Southport. Each night there is dinner followed by nightly in-house entertainment* and a ‘2-4-1’ Bar between 6pm and 9pm each evening on selected drinks. Also included is time in Southport, trips to Liverpool, Crosby beach, and The Courtyard at Tarleton, and a guided tour of Samlesbury Hall.
Dates
December 2022 & 2023
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to hotel – Christmas Eve
Travel to Southport. A warm cosy fire and welcoming tea, coffee and mince pies await you on arrival to this traditional hotel. The Prince of Wales is positioned pride of place on Lord Street. In the evening enjoy a 3 course dinner with tea and coffee, followed by in-house entertainment.
Day 2
Liverpool – Christmas Day
After a leisurely breakfast we head into Liverpool for a full day to explore this remarkable city. Albert Dock is part of Liverpool’s UNESCO designated World Heritage Site and home to attractions including Merseyside Maritime Museum and Tate Liverpool. Tonight we put on our Christmas hats and enjoy a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Followed by in-house entertainment.
Day 3
Samlesbury Hall and Tarleton – Boxing Day
After breakfast travel to Samlesbury Hall near Preston which was built in 1325. Janey, the resident ‘witch’, will tell us of the halls fascinating history including Tudor priest holes, a Victorian Kitchen, and spooky tales of the Pendle Witches. In the afternoon we call in to The Courtyard, a fantastic and deceptively large factory retail outlet and cafe situated in the beautiful West Lancashire village of Tarleton. Back at the hotel enjoy the cosy fire before Chef’s buffet dinner, followed by entertainment.
Day 4
‘Iron Men’ and Southport – New Year’s Eve Party
After breakfast we travel to Crosby beach to see Anthony Gormley’s world famous ‘Another Place’, 100 iron men sculptures that face towards the sea. We then return to Southport to explore Lord Street, a Victorian canopied boulevard with a charming, unique style all of its own. Call into The Atkinson Gallery and Museum to view the exhibitions. If it is not too cold take a stroll along the UK’s second longest pier with a traditional penny arcade at the end. Return to the hotel for a Hogmany buffet dinner with tea and coffee, followed by light evening entertainment.
Day 5
Return home
After a leisurely English breakfast start your journey home.
Suggested Hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff
Prince of Wales Hotel, Britannia
This centrally located, traditional Victorian hotel has 154 en-suite bedrooms. There is a small lift to all floors. Coaches can drop off outside the hotel and coach parking is available locally (charges apply). This Britannia hotel is popular with groups, with basic decor, good value drink offers, and entertainment each evening.
Dates | 5 days /4 nights |
December 2022 | From £125.00 per person |
December 2023 | Prices on request |
Other Dates in November & December 2021 are available on a request basis.
*Entertainment program is to be confirmed closer to arrival and may be subject to change.