2025/2026 - Bournemouth Turkey and Tinsel
Start the festive season by heading to Bournemouth and staying at the fabulous Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa. Visit the wonderful Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Markets. Browse the chalets of food, drink and local craftspeople showcasing their festive goodies. During the week you will alos travel to Poole for the festive market and light festival, head off on a Harbour Cruise around the city with mulled wine and a mince pie in hand.
Dates
Monday 17th November 2025 - 4 nights/ 5 days
Monday 23rd November 2026 - 4 nights/ 5 days
2025 Price
From £439 per person
No Single Supplement
2026 Price
From £449 per person
No Single Supplement
What is Included?
4 night stay at the Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa
Half Board
Festivities in the hotel
Two nights of entertainment in the hotel
Time at leisure in Bournemouth
Time at leisure in Poole with City Light Cruise
Time at leisure in Lyndhurst & Lymington
Time at leisure in Salisbury
Stop off in Bradford on Avon
Executive Coach Travel
Payment
£50pp non refundable deposit to be paid upon booking to secure your place.
Final balance must be paid 50 days before departure.
Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.
Travel Packs
You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure
Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)
All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack
These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.
Cancellation T&C's
Please note this tours full balance must be paid 50 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled
50 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit
0-49 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance
DAY 1
Meet your coach at your chosen pick up point and travel to Salisbury for some time at leisure in this beautiful town, later on travel to Bournemouth for your hotel check in and evening at leisure with dinner.
DAY 2
After a leisurely breakfast, we visit the wonderful Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Markets. Browse the chalets of food, drink and local craftspeople showcasing their festive goodies. At the centre of the market is the delightful Alpine Bar where you can grab a festive mulled wine or hot chocolate and relax, enjoying the atmosphere of the market. A Christmas Tree Wonderland of over 100 glittering trees and illuminations creates a spectacular walk from the market down to the seafront. In the afternoon we return to the hotel in time for Christmas Cake. Games entertainment will be provided such as Bingo before we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner.
B, DDAY 3
This morning we head east to the nearby port of Poole with its busy harbour and famous pottery. We have a chance to have a look around the festive markets before we board a festive cruise around Poole Harbour. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine as we take a relaxing sail around the harbour. Live commentary is provided by the captain ensuring we don’t miss a key sight. We return to the hotel to have some time to relax before our dinner tonight, followed by entertainment.
B, DDAY 4
We begin the day with a scenic drive through the New Forest National Park as we head to the town of Lyndhurst. Known as the capital of The New Forest since the times of William the Conqueror, Lyndhurst offers a wide range of shops, cosy tea rooms, old world pubs and cafes. Later, we travel to the market town of Lymington, in the south of the New Forest. Here we have a chance to enjoy lunch and spend some time exploring at our own pace. We will return to the hotel to enjoy afternoon tea. Tonight is New Year’s Eve so we have a celebratory glass of bucks fizz before dinner.
B, DDAY 5
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and meet your coach. Travel towards Wales with a stop off in Bradford Upon Avon for some lunch and some shopping. In the mid afternoon, meet your coach for your continued journey to Wales.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
3* Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa
Situated on the seafront, overlooking Bournemouth Bay, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa has an outdoor pool. With a superb cliff-top location, it is just a short walk from Bournemouth's town centre and beaches. Paid parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Many of bedrooms at The Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa have a sea view and all feature en-suite bathrooms, TVs and hairdryers. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. The Italian Cafe and Lounge has a terrace with a sea view, and the restaurant offers poolside views and international cuisine. A 3-course dinner can be booked with your reservation at a discounted advance rate. Located within the Oceana Resort is the Oceana Day Spa at Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa, an Asian inspired Treatment and Beauty Spa. Ocean Beach guests can also use the leisure club at the sister hotel, the Suncliff Hotel, next door. Its facilities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, mini gym and squash courts. Located within the resorts are outdoor solar-heated pools along with 4 Restaurants & 4 Bars. Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa is on East Cliff, near the BIC, Pavilion Theatre and gardens. Bournemouth Eye is a 15-minute walk and the train station is just half a mile away.
Tripadvisor - 4/5
OCEAN BEACH HOTEL & SPA - Updated 2023 (Bournemouth) (tripadvisor.co.uk)
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Aberdare | Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP |
| Ammanford | Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB |
| Bancyfelin | The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND |
| Burry Port | Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY |
| Cardiff Gate | Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA |
| Cardiff West | Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA |
| Cardigan | Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS |
| Carmarthen | Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE |
| Cross Hands | JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB |
| Haverfordwest | Train Station, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH |
| Kidwelly | Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ |
| Llandarcy | Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ |
| Llandeilo | Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR |
| Llandovery | Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW |
| Llandysul | Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE |
| Llanelli | Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF |
| Merthyr Tydfil | Merthyr Tydfil College Bus Stop, CF48 1AR |
| Milford Haven | Bus Stop by Enterprise Car Rental |
| Nantgarw | Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB |
| Narberth | Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE |
| Neath | Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB |
| Newcastle Emlyn | Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA |
| Newport | Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX |
| Pembrey | Trenal Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT |
| Pencader | Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP |
| Pont Abraham | Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU |
| Pontyates | Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR |
| Pontyberem | Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB |
| Pontypridd | Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS |
| Port Talbot | Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB |
| Sarn Park | Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY |
| St Clears | Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA |
| Swansea | Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT |
| Swansea Central | Wellington Street |
| Tumble | Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER |
| Whitland | Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ |
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| 17 Nov 2025 | £439.00 | | | |  |
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