SCARBOROUGH 5 DAY FESTIVE - CUMBERLAND HOTEL

Scarborough is arguably the oldest seaside resort in Britain - a Dr Wittie of Scarborough was advocating sea bathing as long ago as 1660, more than a century before it became popular in Regency Brighton! But Scarborough is much older even than this - a cursory glance at the headland which divides Scarborough's two bays reveals the impressive medieval castle. The name Scarborough is a Viking one and the castle grounds conceal the remains of a Roman signal station. The busy harbour is haven to a welter of fishing vessels and there are the usual seaside pursuits a-plenty on the adjacent South Bay promenade which leads to the Spa. The steep hill sides are beautifully landscaped and there are many attractive parks and gardens. The resort is noted for its theatres and there is an art gallery and several small museums.Christmas Special Programme
Monday
Sherry reception on arrival followed by dinner and dancing.

Tuesday (Christmas Eve)
Full Day Shopping Excursion. Gala dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

Wednesday (Christmas Day)
Morning competition to guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Traditional Christmas lunch with "Santa" and presents. Afternoon tea and games. Dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.

Thursday (Boxing Day)
Morning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punch followed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Free afternoon followed by dinner and fancy dress farewell dance (please bring a costume).

Friday
Depart hotel after breakfast.

Individual hotel programmes may differ slightly from this programme.Cumberland Hotel

Very well situated on the South Cliff a few minutes walk from the Spa complex, beach and town centre with excellent views of the town from the north facing rooms. This excellent hotel has recently been extensively refurbished. All 86 bedrooms have central heating, private bath or shower and WC, hair dryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Entertainment is provided every evening in the ballroom. There is an attractive restaurant and quiet lounge. Lift serves all floors (a few stairs to some rooms). On street parking using complimentary permit available at Reception.
Tel: 01723 361826 Guests: 362863
A Leisureplex Hotel