WE CELEBRATED CHRISTMAS 2021 IN STYLE – this is what we did:

2021 – This is your chance to really push the boat out in 2021 and treat yourself to  a wonderful pre-Christmas mini-break – and at the SAME PRICE as in 2019!
Experience the biggest & the BEST Christmas Show in the UK and Europe again, but this year we will stay 1-night in the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds (also Lin’s birthplace!)  and 1-night at the Dunston Hall Hotel in Norwich, as usual. We will enjoy excellent food, idyllic scenery and a three whole days relaxing in friendly, fun company!

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites. It is so popular with our Solent Events clients and their friends, that this will be our 7th visit since 2010!

If you have not joined us to this amazing Christmas show before, it will be a real treat, especially as we are also  visiting places you may not have explored before. Not only will we stop for lunch in a picturesque village on our way up, but we will also have time to explore the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds during our stay at the centrally situated 4* Angel Hotel, before travelling on to one of our favourite hotels, the Elizabethan-style 4* Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich, which offers lavish accommodation set in picturesque, rural surroundings.

Our journey home begins with a tour of East Anglia, taking in the coastal towns of Yarmouth and Lowestoft, heading back inland through small villages such as Beccles, Bungay and Flixton plus the medieval village of Lavenham with its colourful little crooked houses.
We will stop for lunch at the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds, where its abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England – and where your host, Lin, was born!”

The ANGEL HOTEL, Bury St  Edmunds boasts a prime central position overlooking Bury’s historic Abbey Gardens right on the edge of the town centre.  Built in 1452, the award-winning Angel Hotel is on one of the prettiest squares in the country. Bask in the tranquility of one of  individually designed  Classic bedrooms.

The Angel Hotel offers traditional Georgian elegance and charm, mixed with modern design and a homely feel. With its cosy log fire, the pretty lounge is a popular meeting place for local people, although The Angel hotel has in the past, been visited by kings, queens, actors & writers. One such guest was Charles Dickens, who mentioned the Angel Hotel in The Pickwick Papers.

The DUNSTON HALL HOTEL is an imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful wooded Norfolk parkland. From the warmth of your welcome to the serenity of the time spent in the Spa. This majestic Elizabethan-style mansion, built in 1859, has been lovingly restored to all its former glory. Now operated by the Q Hotels group (previously De Vere), Dunston Hall forms part of their collection of 26 four-star luxury hotels across the UK. 

Before leaving for home, you will have time to unwind in the luxurious Spa,  swim in the delightful pool or indulge yourself with a blissful beauty treatment. You may even feel like releasing those endorphins in the state of the art gym, as you are welcome to use all facilities whilst staying in the hotel. Total relaxation!

Spa Feel the weight lift from your shoulders as you step into the Spa. Make the most of your visit with a spa and beauty package. Luxuriate in the Spa with lavish treatments, Holistic therapies and pampering sessions.
To save disappointment, why not take a look at our itinerary and book a health and beauty package before you go at the hotel spa on 0845 074 0064?

Fitness The two floor gym, with its wide range of machines and equipment is popular with guests and locals alike. State of the art gym with the latest equipment. Indoor pool, perfect for swimming laps. Sauna and steam room for relaxing.

Coach seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis, and parties will be seated together as far as possible.  Your preferred choice will of course be taken into consideration, but cannot be guaranteed, unless you book early or are a Privilege Club member.

NB. For your comfort, a max number of around 30 passengers (53-seater coach) will apply to this exclusive Solent Events Short Break. Solent Events & Leisure & Success Tours reserve the right to alter the final tour itinerary as necessary if circumstances change beyond their control

We sell out very quickly these days, so why not tell us your interest as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. – and at the same price as in 2019!