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BIRMINGHAM BOOK INTERNATIONAL TATTOO NOW
WESTON-SUPER-MARE BOOK FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS NOW
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
Britain's biggest indoor international tattoo sees over 1,000 performers, bringing together marching bands, pipers & drummers, exciting displays of field gun and dog racing. World class performers will join local groups to create a three-hour spectacle, culminating in the amazing Grand Finale, a spectacle of pomp and pageantry
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Off to the Midlands with a stop in the vibrant county town of Warwick, a treasure trove of medieval architecture and home to the epic Warwick Castle (entrance not included). Continue to your hotel for 2-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 Royal Leamington Spa is a sophisticated Regency town of wide boulevards, award-winning parks and independent boutiques. After an early dinner at the hotel, it’s off to the bp pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena) at the NEC to experience the pomp and pageantry of the Birmingham International Tattoo. Return to the hotel late
DAY 3 After a relaxed breakfast, head to ever popular Stratford- upon-Avon for time at leisure before journeying on to interchange and onto your home town
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
En-route visits to Warwick
and Stratford-upon-Avon
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
Shake off the winter blues with this special Turkey & Tinsel break to the annual Winter Carnival in Weston-super-Mare. Stunning illuminated floats with up to 25,000 light bulbs brighten a wintery Friday night. For Winter Warmer see pg 15 and summer dates see pg 38 (itineraries vary)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Weston-super-Mare with tea & coffee on arrival. More than 140 illuminated floats, marching bands, fancy dress walkers and entertainers parade through the town DBB.
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Weston-Super-Mare with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Wells & Sheppy’s House of Cider Head to the tiny city of Wells with its magnificent cathedral, cobbled streets and olde worlde architecture. An afternoon visit to Sheppy’s family-run farm for a tutored tasting of award-winning ciders and a West Country cream tea
Scenic Somerset Drive Head to mystical Glastonbury on the edge of the Somerset Levels and also charming Street, birthplace of Clarks shoes
Visit to Royal Leamington Spa Tickets for the Birmingham International Tattoo (Gold level tickets) NB 29 steps to arena seating
DAY 4 Head homeward with a comfort stop en-route to arrive early / mid-evening.
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink on arrival
Some hotel entertainment Carnival parade on Friday evening
Christmas themed dinner on Saturday night
Visit to Wells
Cider tasting & Cream tea at Sheppy’s House of Cider Scenic Somerset Drive
Call us on: 01255 425453
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
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3 DAYS
FROM £339
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4 DAYS
FROM £419
FLOWERS, GARDENS & FESTIVALS
SMITHS HOTEL, WESTON- SUPER-MARE HHH
Prime sea-front location with magnificent views across Weston Bay Comfortable refurbished bedrooms
Residents’ lounge, restaurant, bar & outdoor terrace
Some evening entertainment
Small lift & compact single rooms
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DELTA BY MARRIOTT, WARWICK HHHH
Contemporary hotel in grounds off M40 close to Warwick
Smart guestrooms with TV, hair dryer, iron & WiFi There is a modern restaurant & bar as well as a coffee lounge
There is a lift
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7 FEB 2025
£339
7 NOV 2025
£419
Single
£45
Insurance
£34
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
£35
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