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ELEGANT EASTBOURNE BOOK
3H OR 4H
WONDERS OF HAMPSHIRE BOOK WINCHESTER, WATERCRESS & AUSTEN NOW
Timeless Eastbourne has a leisurely atmosphere with its elegant seafront terraces, level promenade and immaculately kept floral gardens. A holiday in Eastbourne will leave you feeling re-energised, refreshed and re-invigorated. Breathe
in and feel the energy of
endless blue skies!
NEW
Discover Hampshire’s heritage, history and thriving culture on this brand-new tour, packed full of inclusions and visits. Travel on the heritage Watercress Line and learn more about one of England’s most celebrated and greatest novelists, Jane Austen in her 250th anniversary year. Visit Winchester Cathedral and cruise the Basingstoke Canal. All based at a smart 4* country hotel
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Hampshire with a stop in Hook for your 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Hampshire with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Winchester with Cathedral Tour Hampshire’s handsome county town and a guided tour of its awe-inspiring cathedral, final resting place of Jane Austen
Watercress Line & Jane Austen’s House Heritage railway between Alresford and Alton (may be steam or diesel) and uncover the story of Jane Austen’s life with a visit to her picturesque cottage in Chawton. 2025 celebrates the 250th anniversary of her birth
Milestones Museum & Basingstoke Canal Cruise Living history with life-size cobbled streets, vintage vehicles and a penny arcade. Relax with a gentle cruise on beautiful Basingstoke Canal with a cream tea onboard
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to South coast and check in for your 4-night stay in Eastbourne. DBB
DAYS 2 – 4 At leisure in Eastbourne with one or two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Sussex Prairie Gardens (Aug only) Out of hours access to Britain’s largest Prairie / Naturalistic Garden with short intro talk by the owner
Kent & East Sussex Railway & Bodiam Castle (Oct only) Preserved rural light railway (steam or diesel) from Tenterden to Bodiam. Visit the beautiful, moated castle built in 1385
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
(included for October)
Hastings Wander the preserved Old Town’s winding streets and inhale the hard- working fishing quarter with its towering net huts
DAY 5 Head homewards PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with dinner & breakfast
Porterage
Welcome drink (Oct only)
Out of Hours admission to Sussex Prairie Gardens with intro talk (Aug only)
Visit & entrance to Bodiam Castle (Oct only)
One way on Kent & East Sussex Railway (Oct only)
Excursion to Hastings (Oct only)
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
DAY 5 After breakfast, return homewards
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Welcome drink & porterage Entrance & guided visit of Winchester Cathedral
One way on Watercress Line Entrance to Jane Austen’s House & Milestones Museum Basingstoke Canal Cruise with cream tea on board
www.crusader-holidays.co.uk
Call us on 01296 336666 / 01255 425453
NOW
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
ft
5 DAYS
FROM £579
st
5 DAYS
FROM £699
SOUTH & SOUTH COAST
AUGUST ONLY
HYDRO HOTEL, EASTBOURNE HHHH
Historic hotel in an elevated position with seaviews Gardens, outdoor heated pool, restaurant, conservatory & informal lounge
Lift to all floors (some steps at entrance)
lcrp
OCTOBER ONLY
BEST WESTERN YORK HOUSE HOTEL, EASTBOURNE HHH
Elegant Victorian seafront hotel not far from the pier
Bright guestrooms with WiFi & TV Indoor pool (no lift access), restaurant, bar & lounge
Lift to all floors (some internal steps)
lcrp
NORTON PARK HOTEL
& SPA, NR WINCHESTER HHHH
Contemporary hotel,
set in parkland with 17th century manor house, just north of Winchester Upscale restaurant plus casual bar / lounge Smart guestrooms with all mod cons
Health club, spa with pool Lift in main part of hotel
lcrp
4 AUG 2025
(Hydro)
£729
26 OCT 2025
(York House)
£579
5 MAY 2025
£699
Single (Hydro) limited
£Nil
Single (York House)
£80
Insurance
£36
Single
£140
Insurance
£36
REFERENCE EEB ©John Pinkerton REFERENCE EWI