Elite Tickets offers a range of Short Breaks
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The Delights of the West Country – The Georgian City of Bath, Cheddar Gorge & Wells
Sunday 16th – Monday 17th June 2024
Just £159 per person
£75 deposit now – balance in April
Day 1 – Bath
After a morning departure from the Essex area, we shall enjoy some free time in the beautiful city of Bath. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain, especially along the Pulteney Bridge which was designed in 1769 by Robert Adam. It is one of the most photographed examples of Georgian architecture in the City and one of only four bridges in the world to have shops across its full span on both sides. Bath’s stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel; highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus, all set within a picturesque valley setting. The central square is home not only to Bath Abbey, but also the ancient Roman Baths.
The Delights of the Cotswolds
Sunday 18th – Monday 19th August 2024
Just £159 per person
£75 deposit now – balance in June
Day 1 – Bampton & Stow on the Wold
After a morning departure from the Essex area, we shall take a leisurely drive to the Cotwolds, stopping at the delightful village of Bampton. Bampton may seem oddly familiar to many first time visitors – it was used for filming the village scenes in the popular TV drama ‘Downton Abbey’. The old Grammar School Building served as the ‘Downton’ hospital and St Mary’s Church, whose spire provides one of the landmarks of the upper Thames Valley, also featured prominently. There will be time to purchase lunch, explore the village and walk the “Downton Mile”, visiting many of the filming locations featured in Downton Abbey.
We shall then make our way by coach to Stow on the Wold. The Market Square is large and impressive and testifies to the town’s former importance. It is surrounded by town houses, independent shops, antique centres, cosy cafes and inns all built in the mellow local stone, and it has been the focus of town life for many centuries, with the medieval market stocks at one end, the ancient market cross at the other and the impressive St Edwards Hall standing in the centre. Late afternoon, we shall make our way to our hotel in Cheltenham for our three course evening meal, & overnight stay.
The Stunning Yorkshire Dales
Including the Iconic Settle to Carlisle Railway Journey
Plus a visit to the Settle Flowerpot Festival
Monday 26th – Thursday 29th August 2024
4 days half board from £349 per person
(£75 deposit per person due now – balance due June 2024)
Join us on this 4 day break to the stunning Yorkshire Dales– which includes a return journey on the iconic rail journey from Settle to Carlisle and some free time to stroll around the town of Settle and be entertained by the wonderful flowerpot displays decorating the town. At the beginning of July decorated flower pots start to pop up all over Settle. Once all the pots are in place, visitors can pick up Flower Pot Trail sheets for £2 from local businesses, each with around 50 varied educational and entertaining questions aimed at all ages – relating to the flower pot creations. Each year the level of creativity increases, with Settle residents seemingly trying to outdo each other with their imagination and flower pot engineering talents. Dinosaurs, tractors and all manner of characters are likely to appear.
Rouen and Monet’s Garden
Monday 9th – Thursday 12th September 2024
Early booking offer of just
£449 per person
£75 per person deposit – balance due June 2024
Rouen and Monet’s garden in Giverny will charm you with their mix of picturesque beauty and intriguing history. Although it is only a short break, you are sure to go home with a host of amazing memories!
Discover Rouen’s Fascinating History !
This short break combines the beautiful city of Rouen with Monet’s Garden in Giverny. Staying in Rouen gives you an opportunity to discover more about Normandy’s capital. Known as the “city of a hundred spires”, the medieval buildings and half-timbered houses hint at the city’s rich past.
Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th November 2024
Including visits to Norwich & Cambridge for Christmas shopping
Early booking offer of just £179 per person
Just £50 deposit per person due to secure your places
Join us on this great festive weekend break, which includes visits to Norwich and Cambridge for Christmas Shopping and a ticket for the widely acclaimed Thursford Christmas Spectacular Show!
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Show is set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers. The 3 hour performance delivers 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, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols.
4 day New Year Break to Nottingham
Special early booking offer
4 days half board for the incredible price of just
£449 per person
Monday 30th December 2024 – Thursday 2nd January 2025
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Style at The 4* Delta Hotel Nottingham Belfry
Our great 4 day package includes several excursions and a special Black Tie Gala Dinner on New Year’s eve to welcome in 2025 !
Our 4* hotel is on the outskirts of Nottingham, being a perfect location for our included excursions, but also giving you the opportunity to relax in the luxurious surroundings of the hotel and use the hotel’s leisure and spa facilities.
Dutch Bulbfields Mini Cruise
Includes a day at Keukenhof Gardens
£299 per person
Wednesday 9th April 2025 – Friday 11th April 2025
A mini cruise to Holland is a wonderful way to welcome in the spring ! At this time of year, the Dutch bulbfields are ablaze with flowering tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and a host of other spring flowers.
On this short cruise, visit the world famous Keukenhof gardens, one of the world’s finest bulbfields and flower parks. Also known as “The Garden of Europe” Keukenhof is the largest flower garden in the world. The gardens are situated in the 15th century Keukenhof castle and contain over 15 km of footpaths.
Each year the Dutch bulb growing industry stage their annual petal spectacular. Keukenhof Flower Gardens was once a modest kitchen and herb garden for the Dutch Royal House.
Visitors enjoy a spectacular rainbow carpet of flowers. For over 50 years, Keukenhof has been displaying its floral art with a different theme each year and a fresh look.