Weston Super Mare - Festival of Lights

Rolling hills, bubbling cider and charming villages can only mean one thing…the lovely South West county of Somerset! From our base in the nostalgic resort of Weston-super-Mare, we enjoy a magical journey through the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping off in olde-worlde Wells, on our way to the county town of Taunton with a visit the award-winning, family-run Sheppy's Cider Farm for a tasting and a Cream Tea! (2024 only)
This special break to the annual Winter Carnival with stunning illuminated floats with up to 25,000 light bulbs brightening up a wintery Friday night - passes by our hotel.

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner- Porterage & welcome drink on arrival- Entertainment in the hotel- Included Excursions as stated- Carnival Parade on Friday evening- Tour, Tasting & Cream Tea at Sheppy's House of Cider (2024only)- Christmas Themed dinner Saturday night

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel to Weston-super-Mare pausing en-route for refreshments. Continue to arrive at the hotel late afternoon to check in for 3 nights with tea and coffee on arrival and plenty of time to prepare for dinner. DBB Christmas themed dinner on Saturday night.

Carnival - Friday night sees plenty of action in Weston-super-Mare as the popular carnival arrives in town. Illuminated floats, marching bands, fancy dress walkers and entertainers will wend their way through the town this evening from about 7.15pm

DAY 2 - 3 At leisure in Weston-super-Mare with two included excursions

All weather attractions include the Grand Pier, the Weston Museum and the world's largest dedicated Helicopter Museum (entrances not included). There is a wide and varied programme of entertainment at the Playhouse Theatre and the Winter Gardens to suit all ages

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Glastonbury & Street (2024)Head to Glastonbury, on the edge of the unique stretch of countryside known as the Somerset Levels. The land around the town is flat, allowing you to spot the mystical Glastonbury Tor, rising up from sea level behind the town and of course, Glastonbury is well known for its ancient and medieval sites, many rich in myth as well as for its famous music festival. Calling into Street with it's many churches, the oldest being the Church of the Holy Trinity, a Grade I listed building which dates from the 14th century amongst many High Street shops & on the site of the old Clarks factory stands one of Somerset's premier tourist attractions, Clarks Villageoutlet shopping centre, the first purpose-built factory outlet in the UK.Wells & Sheppy's House of Cider (2024 only)After breakfast all aboard for a short drive to Wells, England's smallest city! Cobbled streets burst with olde worlde charm and the magnificent medieval cathedral is a must see. Early afternoon depart for Taunton for your 30 minute guided tasting followed by 2 Scone Cream Tea. Entrance, tasting and Cream Tea included. Returning to the hotel late afternoon.
DAY 4 - After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Marlborough with ample time for sightseeing and refreshments. Later continue homewards to arrive early to mid-evening.Friendly Family Run Hotel .

Smiths Hotel, Weston-super-Mare

Situated in a prime sea-front location with magnificent views across Weston Bay and beyond, Smiths Hotel offers a warm welcome, friendly service and comfortable accommodation.

There is a residents' lounge, restaurant, bar and outdoor terrace some entertainment most nights.

All 50 bedrooms have been recently refurbished and offer private facilities (mostly with walk-in shower), TV and tea/coffee making.

There is a small lift.

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