Weekend & Theatre Breaks
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In 1972 over 1.8 million people went to see Tutankhamun’s treasures when the exhibition visited London, it was the most successful exhibition in the capital's history. Now after more than 30 years, this stunning and mysterious exhibit is returning to the UK for a limited period and will be on show in “The 02 Bubble”, a superb new exhibition space at the O2 Arena. Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs is a spellbinding exhibition featuring over 130 Ancient Egyptian treasures. The dazzling objects on display come from Tutankhamun's tomb, other Valley of the Kings burials and additional Egyptian sites. |
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Since its beginnings in 2001, the Bath Christmas Market has grown in both size and stature and has now established itself as one of the highlights in the city's annual events calendar. Explore the numerous little wooden chalets selling all sorts of goodies from stocking fillers to that something extra special. With Bath’s famous Georgian architecture as a backdrop and the fragrances of hot mulled wine and pine needles in the air, the market is a great place to get into the mood for Christmas. The historic maritime City of Bristol has been a port for over a thousand years and has nautical rhythms in its blood alongside the echoes of seafarers past. In the last decade the city has been revitalised, the Waterfront is now lined with attractions, boats, restaurants and museums, and old warehouses have become bistros, wine bars and arts centres. |
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The enchanting Hampton Court Palace and surrounding parklands provide an idyllic setting for the world's largest annual flower show. This friendly and accessible gardening event, which benefits from a wonderful location alongside the River Thames, features gardens large and small, hanging basket and window box competitions and an exciting range of flowers, plants and gardening accessories. |
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The award-winning British International Motor Show returns to ExCeL London, bringing glamour, excitement, innovation, inspiration and more. There's something for everyone with hundreds of cars on display, global premieres and tons of interactive features. It's sure to be the motoring event of the year and this Summer's hottest ticket! The Heritage Enclosure, Supercar Paddock, Drift School, Kids Car Zone, Adventure Land 4x4 experience and on water displays are just some of the treats on offer. |
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The highly acclaimed stage musical production of the hit film Dirty Dancing exploded on to London's West End stage in October 2006 with all the energy, enthusiasm, exciting dance sequences and characters that made the film a classic. Dirty Dancing is about the sheltered teen Francis 'Baby' Houseman who, while on vacation with her parents, learns about love in the hands of handsome and charismatic dance instructor, Johnny Castle. This dramatic story draws the audience in with its big hits from the movie and of course the dancing which sizzles on stage with choreography to passionate Latin rhythms and rock music. |
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Shopping in Birmingham is a delight, with a mixture of new and dynamic developments, restored arcades, modern malls and old-fashioned markets it all adds up to a character-filled and pleasurable environment. The fantastic re-developed Bull Ring and ‘Mailbox’ will be sure to tempt you with fashionable boutiques stocked with the latest designer labels, nestled alongside the major names in high street shopping. Whatever the influences of your wardrobe you’ll find something to suit in Birmingham! |
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Chester is regarded as one of the most attractive cities in the United Kingdom with a history dating back to the Romans. The famous Rows, unique two-tiered galleries built in the traditional black and white ‘magpie’ style contain a wide range of shops selling goods from antiques to high fashion. In fact the city is one of the top retail centres in the UK, boasting large branches of national stores and attractive shopping malls. Other attractions include the famous walls which offer a pleasant walk around the city, the Eastgate Clock plus the Amphitheatre, the largest ever uncovered in Britain. |
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Enjoy a nostalgic day on the Severn Valley Railway where all the stations along the line go back to the time of World War II with vintage period vehicles on display and re-enactments. Windows are taped up, doors sandbagged and visitors also have the opportunity to dress in civilian or military period outfits. Highlights will include a big band show, over 30 military vehicles on show, 1940’s hairdressing demonstrations and archive news films. Don’t forget to listen out for the air raid siren and Spitfire and Lancaster bombers as they fly overhead. |
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Enjoy a great weekend away and join us on one of our popular ‘Super Value Mystery Breaks’ and leave all the planning to us. You could be going to a seaside resort, an inland town or city, or perhaps a country hotel. One or two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast will provided be in a good standard hotel, all rooms guaranteed to have en suite facilities and some hotels will also offer leisure facilities. |
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Leeds caters for all tastes and ages offering a wide selection of fashion shops for him and her, as well as outlets for jewellery, beauty products, toys, games, music, books, plus a variety of speciality shops. We also visit the magnificent city of York, surrounded by its imposing walls and medieval gates, this famous city has numerous award winning attractions to explore. |
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Legoland is now the UK’s most popular family attraction with over 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and a unique mix of interactive attractions, all set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland. Children can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. The British Airways London Eye situated on the city’s South Bank has now become one of London’s main attractions. Join us for a ride on this amazing wheel for some truly spectacular views of the city. |
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Lionel Bart’s masterpiece Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which was last seen at the Palladium in 1994. Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The new production promises to be even more spectacular than ever before, starring Rowan Atkinson as Fagin, and an exciting new Nancy and Oliver chosen from the television show I’d Do Anything. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart’s irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I'd Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more. Be the first to get your tickets so that you won’t have to pick a pocket or two to get in. |
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Join us on this theatre break to the vibrant capital city of Wales, and see the world’s most famous car flying into the Wales Millennium Centre! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang staring Aled Jones is based on the enthralling movie musical about a magical car that flies through the skies and sails through the seas. But the adventures really start when Chitty’s eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts and his family are flown to far - off Vulgaria - a cruel land where children are not allowed and where they are at the mercy of the evil Child Catcher! |
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London is without doubt one of the world’s greatest cities with a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. Numerous world renowned attractions such as the "Changing of the Guards" at Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London to name but a few. London’s Theatre’s, museums and art galleries are the finest in the world and there is no better place for shopping with colourful markets, the famous department stores of Oxford Street and Regent Street, plus the exclusive designer outlets in Bond Street. Join us for a leisure break to the capital and maybe include one of the top London Shows. |
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The elegant resort of Southport, renowned for its tree-lined boulevards floral displays and pavement cafes. Charming Lord Street, with its glass-canopied shops and the Wayfarer’s Arcade, is home to a superb range of specialist shops, high street names and department stores. From the seashore to the lake shore, we also visit the Lake District National Park where we explore this most beautiful part of England. |
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Join us for a break to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of world famous William Shakespeare, set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside. This lovely old town with its timber-framed buildings is steeped in culture and history and offers a wealth of things to see and do. There are five houses with connections to William Shakespeare and his family including where he was born, lived and died. The town centre has a modern shopping area where most principal chain stores and the old timbered buildings mingle together beautifully to create a chemistry of the ages, mixed in with the needs of today. |
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Capital for culture, capital for shopping, Nottingham is the perfect city break destination. Home to some of the best shopping in the UK, an exciting cultural calendar and recognised nationally for the quality of its restaurants and bars, this city has it all. The city centre is compact and easy to get around on foot, though if those shopping bags are weighing you down just hop on a tram to get across the city. |
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Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting with something for everyone. 2008 sees Liverpool crowned Capital of Culture! The City has a jam-packed schedule of events and activities to inspire all. You will find almost every form of retail therapy in Liverpool. The City Centre boasts some of the largest big-name High Street stores in the country. If shopping is not to your taste then why not spend the weekend visiting some of the city’s museum’s, maybe explore the waterfront or a visit to one of the famous city cathedrals. |
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The Edinburgh Military Tattoo was first performed in 1950 as the Army’s contribution to the Edinburgh Music Festival. Today, with its unique blend of music, ceremony, entertainment and theatre, set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, it is without doubt one of the world’s greatest shows. The sight of the massed pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments and the Lone Piper high on the castle battlements are lasting memories of a wonderful evening’s entertainment. |
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Discover the beauty and tranquillity of this unspoilt area of rural Lancashire with its landscape of contrasts and pretty little market towns, the majority of which forms part of the Forest of Bowland.The Lake District National Park is renowned for its diverse and magnificent scenery with rolling hills, towering mountains and shimmering lakes that has inspired authors and poets to write thousands of books. |
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See the historic heart of Worcester brought alive as the City stages it's highly successful Victorian Christmas Market. Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas past with stall-holders dressed in Victorian costume who will be selling high quality crafts and gifts with hot chestnuts, traditional foods, and of course mulled wine. Entertainment for all the family will be provided with a traditional fairground, bands, dancers and singers performing in various entertainment arenas. |
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Manchester is without doubt the shopping capital of the north-west, and with it’s unique mix of high-street chains, exclusive fashion stores and individual companies and traders, it lays valid claim to be one of the best shopping experiences in the UK. From the exclusive Triangle centre in the heart of the city, to the Trafford Centre on the outskirts, this is one city where you can really shop ‘till you drop! With overnight accommodation in the city this is an excellent opportunity to combine some shopping together with a night out to sample some of Manchester’s restaurants and buzzing nightlife. |
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The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien's book trilogy, takes to the stage at the legendary Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Thrilling music, enthralling choreography, remarkable staging and stunning design will combine to transform Drury Lane into Tolkien's Middle-earth in a mesmerising and spectacular theatrical event featuring an ensemble of over 70 actors, singers and musicians. The Lord of the Rings is a breathtaking journey of wonder and enchantment, hope and discovery, friendship and loyalty. Experience the epic fantasy like never before. |
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With a crash of drums and a flash of light Joseph returns to the West End in his dazzling coat of many colours. In a new staging of the record breaking 1990s London Palladium production Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family classic is ready to please a whole new generation. This colourful retelling of the biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do. |
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This vibrant, cosmopolitan capital has undergone enormous regeneration over the past decade or so. Its traditional attractions such as the fairy-tale castle and the world-renowned Museum of Welsh Life are now complemented by a stunning waterfront development in Cardiff Bay and world-class venues such as the Wales Millennium Centre and the iconic Millennium Stadium, the biggest under-cover stadium in Europe. Alongside the high street shops and big department stores there is a selection of lovely Victorian arcades containing designer boutiques and unique shops. |
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London is without doubt one of the world’s greatest cities with a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. There are numerous world renowned attractions such as the "Changing of the Guards" at Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London to name but a few. The theatres, museums and art galleries are some of the finest in the world and there is no better place for shopping with colourful markets, the famous department stores of Oxford Street and Regent Street, plus the exclusive designer outlets in Bond Street. |
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HAIRSPRAY HITS LONDON - RATED AS THE HAPPIEST AND FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN - STARRING MICHAEL BALL AND MEL SMITH. It's 1962 - the 50's are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local television dance program, 'The Corny Collins Show' and overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trend setter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! |
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Experience the beautiful sights, evocative sounds, real smells and true taste of The Complete Working Historic Estate. Set on the banks of the beautiful River Sow, and on the northern wooded fringes of Cannock Chase, Shugborough boasts 900 acres of historic parkland, working Georgian buildings and sublime gardens for you to explore. Discover all that Shugborough has to offer, enjoy the magnificent Estate at your own pace, enjoy a drink or meal in the Ladywalk Tearoom. We also visit the Spa Town of Buxton with its splendid crescent and ornamental gardens, magnificent architecture, a wealth of shops, and a thriving arts scene. |
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