This seasonal tour will get you in the Christmas spirit with a great combination of festive experiences as well as time for shopping for the perfect gifts. Visit atmospheric Leighton Hall and take a relaxing festive canal cruise before plenty of shopping at the Oswaldtwistle Mills.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Leighton Hall
This morning, we visit Leighton Hall, where we are greeted with coffee and mince pies, before embarking on a tour of the hall, dressed for Christmas. We then make a short journey to Bay View Garden Centre, for free time in their Christmas Shop, plant area and restaurant, with stunning views over Morecambe Bay. We return to the hotel where we will enjoy a delicious cream tea.
Day 3 Skipton & Festive Cruise
This morning we make our way to Skipton, where we have time to explore their market, before embarking on a 3-hour Festive Cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which includes a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner including soup, turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding!
Day 4 Oswaldtwistle Mills
We spend today at the excellent Oswaldtwistle Mills shopping village and garden centre, an award-winning former weaving mill with more than 100 retailers under one roof, its own garden centre, mill grounds, craft and sewing centre and even a wildfowl reserve. We have time to browse for gifts before joining in the festivities at their Christmas Party which includes a drinks service, homemade Christmas lunch, warm mince pies and live entertainment!
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Foxfields Country Hotel
Clitheroe, Lancashire
Enjoy a welcoming and comfy stay at the stylish and family-owned & run Foxfields Country Hotel located in beautiful gardens in the stunning Ribble Valley. A range of facilities is on offer including comfy relaxed seating in the reception area, an award-winning restaurant and bright bar/lounge area to enjoy an evening drink. The hotel’s 44 tastefully decorated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Leisure facilities include a 20-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and mini gym.
Inclusions
- Glass of wine with dinner on the first night
- Cream tea on 1 afternoon
- Live musical entertainment on 1 night
- Deck the Halls Tour at Leighton Hall
- Return 3-hour Festive Cruise on Leeds and Liverpool Canal including a 3-course Christmas dinner
- Christmas Party & 3 course lunch at Oswaldtwistle Mills
4 Nights Half Board
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £139
Based on Monday arrivals
Nov & Dec 2027