Sunday 12th December 2021

A magical opportunity to see the magnificent state rooms of Holkham Hall adorned with opulent Christmas decorations and beautiful flickering candlelight. Join one of Holkham’s knowledgeable guides for a tour where you will see the wonderful decorations, learn about how they were created and listen to the intriguing stories of Holkham’s history and of its residents past and present.

Included is a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink and a mince pie .

Depart 4.30pm tbc

PRICES

Coach  & Tour: £43

How to Book

Join IC Travel to the biggest Christmas fair in Cambridgeshire with over 150 stalls and 15,000 visitors are expected to attend.

With its abundance of unique gifts, the mouth watering offerings in the food hall, the magical vintage carousel and uplifting carol singing by the Cathedral Choristers, this event is the perfect start to the festive season for all.

Visitors can expect beautiful, affordable gifts and gourmet food all in the magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral.

Departure 9.00am

£30 per person including travel, fair and entrance to Ely Cathedral.

How to Book

Join IC Travel to the biggest Christmas fair in Cambridgeshire with over 150 stalls and 15,000 visitors are expected to attend.

With its abundance of unique gifts, the mouth watering offerings in the food hall, the magical vintage carousel and uplifting carol singing by the Cathedral Choristers, this event is the perfect start to the festive season for all.

Visitors can expect beautiful, affordable gifts and gourmet food all in the magnificent setting of Ely Cathedral.

Departure 9.00am

£30 per person including travel, fair and entrance to Ely Cathedral.

How to Book

You will have plenty of time to explore York and it’s Christmas Market and also the beautiful Harrogate with it’s wide range of shops full of fantastic gifts this festive season.  Trip includes free time in York on 19th and Harrogate on 20^th November. Cost includes DBB at Best Western Burn Hall Hotel.

1 night break  DBB – £145pp with £25 single supplement

£50 deposit on booking and balance due 90 days before trip

How to Book

Sunday 21st November 2021

For a truly unique Christmas Shopping experience, come to the Sandringham Christmas Craft Food & Gift Market

Beautifully made crafts, delicious produce and lively entertainment for all the family as this seasonal show returns to Sandringham.

Once again featuring a spectrum of colourful stands, it promises to be the Christmas shopping event of the year for visitors looking for unusual gifts and exciting additions to their own festive experience. Now an annual event on the calendars of many visitors to Norfolk, as well as those who live in the area, the show has a rich history in presenting an array of fascinating and intricate craftwork, from jewellery, beadwork and textiles to ceramics, sculptures, wood and pyrography.

The gift & shopping arcades have a wide range of ladies fashions, jewellery and accessories, tweed and waterproof clothing, household goods, furniture, leather and garden items.
Some of the exhibitors are from Norfolk and Suffolk, whilst others will have travelled from across the UK to showcase their offerings, but with Christmas just around the corner, it’s a great early shopping opportunity.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Sandringham Craft Food & Gift Market

Depart 9am

PRICES

Coach & Ticket: £28 

Victoria Hotel – TLH Leisure Resort – Torquay – https://www.tlh.co.uk/where-to-stay/tlh-victoria/

Cost for DBB and use of hotel facilities – £345 pp  (First 5 singles no supplement then £60 single supplement) – includes:…..

• 4 nights bed/breakfast and evening meal with use of TLH Leisure Resort facilities

• All executive coach travel from Taverham (with local pick-ups) and toilet on board

• Complimentary hot/cold drinks on the coach – Tour fully accompanied by IC Travel plus Coach Driver

• Financial protection insurance & 2 optional excursions

“Christmas Eve” – Monday: Christmas carols and a glass of mulled wine before candle-lit dinner, followed by the Entertainment Team’s Christmas Show.
“Christmas Day” – Tuesday: Afternoon tea with mince pies and a present from Father Christmas. Traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
“Boxing Day” – Wednesday: Afternoon tea. Evening showtime.
“New Year’s Eve” – Thursday: Pre-dinner glass of bubbly followed by candle-lit celebration dinner. Party night with dancing and spot prizes.

‘The TLK Leisure Resort is fantastic and links 4 hotels together to take advantage of the wide range of facilities.  Our Turkey and Tinsel break is based at the Victoria Hotel. 

Having spent a few days at the resort I had no hesitation in booking for 2021 and it will be a fantastic short break.’  – Ian Colman

83 en suite bedrooms

Elegant restaurant with glass-domed roof

Buffet style breakfasts

Table d’hote evening meals

Free WiFi in bedrooms and public areas

To book:

Deposit £50 per person due on booking payable to I C Travel or Debit/Credit cards may be used on the phone.

 Balance due by end August 2021

 Full terms and conditions at www.ictravel.co.uk

How to Book

Mercure London Bridge Hotel 4*

Cost for  2 nights B&B and use of hotel facilities – £185 pp  (£50 single supplement) includes:…..

• 2nights bed/breakfast with use of hotel facilities

• All executive coach travel from Taverham (with local pick-ups) and toilet on board

• Complimentary hot/cold drinks on the coach – Tour fully accompanied by IC Travel plus Coach Driver

• Optional transport into centre of London from hotel

• Financial protection insurance & 2 optional excursions

Enjoy 3 days in the capital  where you can choose your programme for the weekend.  Arriving late Friday morning and departing later Sunday afternoon you will have plenty of time for a bit of sightseeing, take in a show, do a spot of Christmas shopping!  We will offer an optional coach run from the hotel to the city centre or you have total flexibility to do your own thing!

Mercure London Bridge has spacious, air-cooled rooms, a gym, and a Marco Pierre White New York Italian restaurant. On London’s South Bank, it is 450 yards from the Tate Modern gallery and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

The modern 4-star Mercure London Bridge is well placed for The City, and the National Theatre, the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Borough Food Market.
Guests can make use of 24-hour room service, and there is internet access in each bedroom. Every room also offers a TV with satellite channels.

The Millennium Bridge that leads to St. Paul’s Cathedral is 450 yards away. Southwark Tube Station is just over 5 minutes’ walk away.

To book:

Deposit £50 per person due on booking payable to I C Travel or Debit/Credit cards may be used on the phone.

 Balance due by end September 2021

 Full terms and conditions at www.ictravel.co.uk

How to Book

Sunday 28th November 2021

The Tattoo

Over 1,000 performers will line up at Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo including  International marching bands, led by the Band of the Royal Air Force, from Sweden, France, Hungary, Italy, and from our own British forces, will join massed Scottish pipe bands, field gun teams, standard bearers and dog display teams.

Complementing the music of the massed bands will be the thrills of the exciting displays including the RMRNC Inter-Service Field Gun Competition, featuring the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, which will prove how both sheer strength and agility are needed to control the heavy guns as they race each other. Also taking part will be the popular dog display teams who will demonstrate canine agility as they also race each other in the arena.

The Market

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is a firm fixture in the city’s annual calendar and, together with the neighbouring Christmas Craft Market, a massive favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from across the UK and Europe. Birmingham comes alive every winter with the arrival of the Market, a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner. With over 120 stalls there is something for everyone.

The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a large range of traditional good and gifts and a selection of tempting food and drink. Pretzels, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds will tempt your tastebuds, all of which can be washed down with gluhwein, weissbeer (wheat beer), or tasty hot chocolate.

A great place to meet up with family and friends and enjoy the live music programme on Victoria Square. And whilst you’re here why not pick up some presents for your family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to in the form of the ever-favourite crystal lamps, Sounds of Nature, hand-crafted leatherwork, toys, jewellery and much more besides!

Depart 7:30am

PRICES

Birmingham International Tattoo – Coach & Ticket: £65

Frankfurt Christmas Market – Coach: £30

How to Book

Tuesday 30th November 2021

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with seasonal songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred.

We have top priced seats deluxe raised seats.

Depart 12:00 noon

PRICES

Coach & Deluxe Top Priced Ticket: £65

How to Book

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with seasonal songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred.

We have top priced deluxe raised seats.

Depart 12:00 noon

PRICES

Coach & Deluxe Top Priced Ticket: £65

How to Book

Our family-friendly daytime variety show returns to kick off this year’s festive season.
With over 30 costume changes, stunning vocalists and dancers from West End shows such as Les Misérables, Oklahoma!, Miss Saigon and Carousel, plus the very best variety and comedy performers around, there’s something for everyone – whether you want to join in the festive sing-a-long or not!
You’ll be served a delicious Christmas lunch before this seasonal slice of entertainment begins!

Download PDF below:

PRICES

Coach, Admission, 3 – Course Lunch & Afternoon Refreshments: £56

Tickets are non-refundable unless resold. This will incur a £5 administration charge.

Departure Time 8.00am

How to Book

Matinee 3pm

There’s no better way to enjoy the festive spirit than attending John Rutter’s popular Christmas Celebration, conducted and presented to you by John Rutter himself and performed for you by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Enjoy this classic festive favourite with numerous sing-along carols, all in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall, making this a not to be missed event – perfect for all!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
John Rutter composer/conductor

Matinee performance – Coach departs Taverham 8.30am

PRICES

IC Travel Offer!!!   Arena ticket and travel – £68

Or Coach Only  to Kensington !!  (Harrods!, Museums! etc)  – £30

How to Book

Friday 10th December 2021

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with seasonal songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred.

We have top priced seats deluxe raised seats.

Depart 5pm

PRICES

Coach & Deluxe Top Priced Ticket: £65

How to Book

Sunday 12th December 2021

A magical opportunity to see the magnificent state rooms of Holkham Hall adorned with opulent Christmas decorations and beautiful flickering candlelight. Join one of Holkham’s knowledgeable guides for a tour where you will see the wonderful decorations, learn about how they were created and listen to the intriguing stories of Holkham’s history and of its residents past and present.

Included is a glass of Prosecco or a soft drink and a mince pie .

Depart 5.00pm tbc

PRICES

Coach & Tour: £43

How to Book

Tuesday 14th December 2021

With the 2018 & 2019 events selling out so quickly and following a fantastic excursion we have booked again for 2021!   Book now to get your place!

Depart 8am

PRICES

Coach, Meal & Ticket: £70

Wednesday 15th December 2021

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with seasonal songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred.

We have top priced seats deluxe raised seats.

Depart 12:00 noon

PRICES

Coach & Deluxe Top Priced Ticket: £65

How to Book

The original and the best classical cross over group of all time Il Divo return to the UK in December 2021 for the Christmas With Il Divo tour which will see them perform all their greatest hits and festive classics live.

Carlos Marin, Urs Buhler, Sebastien Izambard and David Miller where brought together 15 years ago and spearheaded an entirely new musical genre with their ground-breaking debut album. Il Divo have evolved into the pre-eminent tenor powerhouse vocal group with 160 Gold and Platinum albums in 33 countries to their credit, over 30 million albums sold, and were the first Classical Crossover artists to have an album debut at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. They released their 8th studio album Timeless last year.

No strangers to festive spirit, Il Divo released the platinum selling Christmas Collection studio album in 2005 selling over 1 million copies in the US alone. Next Christmas, Il Divo will be performing festive classics as well as their much-loved greatest hits creating the ultimate fan experience.

Departure 1pm tbc

£120 per person including executive travel

Coach Travel only  – £40 – Available

Seats are upper level Block 06 & 07  lower section

How to Book

Friday 17th December 2021 – Afternoon session (12 noon -4.30pm)

London Excel Arena  – Ringside seats

Olympia, The London International Horse Show’s 2021 edition will relocate to ExCeL London and take place from Thursday 16 to Monday 20 December 2021.

The Olympia London venue in West Kensington, which has been home to the iconic horse show for the last 49 years, is currently undergoing a re-development plan. As a result of COVID-19, the building activity for the re-development programme has accelerated. The revised construction programme will restrict the use of the venue for events in December 2021, hence the decision to move the Christmas horse show from Olympia London to ExCeL London.

Simon Brooks-Ward, Event Director, commented; “We are very pleased that we are able to stage the event at ExCeL London. This modern venue offers us the opportunity to build on all the aspects of the Christmas horse show that our visitors, hospitality guests, sponsors, competitors and officials know and love. The scope and flexibility of ExCeL will enable us to add exciting new features and will allow a larger arena with integrated hospitality.”

“Our 90,000 strong audience can expect to see the best international competition including three FEI World CupTM Qualifiers in Jumping, Dressage and Driving, alongside the usual wonderful mix of international equestrian displays, The Kennel Club Dog Agility, The Shetland Pony Grand National and, of course, the Christmas Finale.” 

“ExCeL will offer our horse show customers excellent facilities, first class restaurants, fast digital connection, multiple parking spaces and a relaxing environment for Christmas present buying in the Show’s renowned Shopping Village.”

“Our partners, sponsors and exhibitors including the FEI, British Equestrian and Longines are all supportive of the move and are looking forward to seeing a new version of the Show at ExCeL.”

Afternoon Performance Schedule

Class 8 – THE FEI DRIVING WORLD CUP^TM
Services Jumping Championship – Presentation of Awards
Shetland Pony Grand National
Musical Ride of The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
Interval
Class 9 – THE IVY STAKES
Christmas Finale Prize Giving
Performance Ends

Depart 7am tbc

PRICES

Coach & Admission: £80

How to Book

Sunday 19th December 2021

Join us in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall for what’s set to be London’s finest carol concerts of the season.

These special concerts have become a festive favourite over the years and 2021 is no exception and you will enjoy your favourite traditional carols and modern festive arrangements once more!

We have excellent seats in the stalls (first level from ground).

Depart 8.30am

PRICES

Coach & Stalls Ticket: £78

How to Book

Monday 20th December 2021

Start this year’s Christmas week with a trip to Blenheim Palace. The Palace is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, one of England’s largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.  The palace is notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill.

This year, the story of The Nutcracker is re-imagined within Britain’s Greatest Palace. Explore the Palace rooms, each one exquisitely transformed and filled with hidden surprises – from the toymaker’s workshop on a frosty Christmas Eve; through the glistening Land of Snow and onto the candy-cane Kingdom of Sweets adorned with the sweetest of treats and larger-than-life gingerbread men. It’s a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, from a dashing Nutcracker Prince and an army of mice to a Sugar Plum Fairy and a music box with a difference. This fantastical winter wonderland is where the magic really begins.

After your magical walk inside the palace, we have booked you in to The after-dark illuminated trail sparkling in The Great Outdoors. It’s the most wonderful time of the year when over a million lights, lasers and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun through the Palace’s picture-perfect gardens. Look forward to some together time with family and friends as you discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. For a moment of reflection pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, gaze up at the larger-than-life illuminations and don’t forget to catch a glimpse at Father Christmas along the way.

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Depart Taverham 10.30am

PRICES

Coach, Palace entry & Illuminated Trail – £82    Child £61

How to Book

Saturday 28th December 2021

ROLL UP! ROLL UP!

Leave the past behind and escape to a world where anything is possible when CIRCUS 1903 returns to the Southbank Centre this Christmas. Experience all the thrills and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century circus with surprises for all of the family.

Sensational puppetry from the award-winning team behind War Horse puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before, alongside a huge cast of the most unique, jaw-dropping and dangerous acts from all four corners of the globe. From strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throwers and much more, CIRCUS 1903 will amaze, captivate, and transport audiences of all ages to the mesmerising Golden Age of circus.

Circus 1903 is in town for three weeks only. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Depart 8.30am

PRICES

Coach & Stalls seats – £70

How to Book

Thursday 30th December 2021

Join us to experience Christmas in the Wizarding World as Hogwarts in the Snow returns to the Studio Tour. The festive transformation will begin in the Great Hall, which will be lined with Christmas trees decked with golden baubles and topped with witches on miniature broomsticks. The long dining tables will be dressed as they were for seasonal feasts at Hogwarts, complete with Christmas puddings surrounded by real flames. Discover the stage decorated as it was for the iconic Yule Ball scene, as seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and get a taster of this incredible set dress featuring snow-covered Christmas trees, icicles and an orchestra of magical instruments.

Discover how filmmakers created snow that never melts and flames without fire as you get hands on with the different types of filmmaking ‘snow’, each selected for its ability to float like falling snow, crunch under foot or glisten in the light like ice. As you make your way around the Studio Tour, look out for the ‘lit’ fireplaces and discover how fire was created on-screen by the Special Effects team using a combination of water vapour and lighting effects.

The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.

Set adjacent to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects.

Gringotts Wizarding Bank arrives at The Warner Bros. Studios on the 6th of April. Don’t miss the chance to see this eagerly anticipated 16,500sqft addition!

The new exhibition has been designed by the same Oscar winning artists who worked on the smash hit film series, so guests can expect a truly magical experience including towering marble pillars, crystal chandeliers and breath-taking prosthetics that will leave both adults and children spellbound.

PRICES

Coach & Admission: Adult £75; Child (5-15) £66

Under 15’s must be accompanied by an adult

Departs 9am with tour booked 1.30pm  Lasts 3 1/2  hours and return home around 8.30pm

Tickets are non-refundable unless resold. This will incur a £5 administration charge.

How to Book:

Castle Hotel – Windsor

Departure Time: 8am

http://www.accorhotels.com/6618

Right in the centre of Windsor is the Castle Hotel, a grand establishment located opposite the magnificent Windsor Castle.

The 4-star luxury Castle Hotel – sits majestically on Windsor’s quintessentially English High Street. With a rich heritage and superb setting, the elegant Georgian building is directly opposite the world-renowned Windsor Castle. Dating back to 1528, the hotel provides guests with an opportunity to step back in time, as you’re free to discover its lovingly restored décor and original features. Each room is beautifully designed, with complimentary accessories ensuring you have a memorable stay.

The town’s cobbled streets offer plenty of room to explore, including the pomp and splendour of the Changing of the Guard. With its world-famous Castle and superb Thameside location, Windsor has a rich mix of history, culture, heritage and fun. Guests at Castle Hotel can enjoy an elegant meal at the Marco Pierre White restaurant, with the menu offering a creative take on British cuisine. There’s also space for weddings and events, with space to accommodate up to 260 guests.

With its world-famous Castle and superb Thameside location, Windsor has a rich mix of history, culture, heritage and fun. With year-round events, superb shopping and dining, the area has something to suit all tastes.

Our break includes:

• 1 night B&B at Castle Hotel opposite Windsor Castle
• Thames Boat trip
• Windsor Castle Visit
• Afternoon Tea at Hotel

£50 deposit per person with balance due by 90 days before departure. In the event of cancellation please refer to terms and conditions on the website. You are advised to take
out your own travel insurance. Limited spaces are available for this trip so book soon!

IC Travel Price – £210pp (Single Supplement £30)

As the festive season begins, start your celebrations in style with discoveries of four European cities that really come to life at the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. Your visit to Hamburg is sure to be a highlight; German cities are renowned for their festivities and you’ll get to experience why. Traditional Christmas markets, packed with fairy-light adorned huts selling gifts, trinkets, tasty gingerbread and warming spiced wine await you. See sights such as St Nikolai Church and the Chilehaus, and enjoy a winter stroll along the banks of the River Elbe too, perhaps…

There are also Christmas-time charms to uncover in Belgian, Swedish and Danish cities. Balmoral will call at Zeebrugge for tours to the UNESCO-listed Bruges, where you’ll find highlights such as the 13^th century Belfry, traditional chocolate shops and markets stalls amongst the decorated streets, and in Sweden, a later stay in Gothenburg provides a chance to see the Liseberg and Haga festive markets illuminated after dark. Your visit to Copenhagen, Denmark’s delightful capital, will be one to remember; Tivoli Gardens is a ‘must-visit’ at this time the year, with its displays of light and decoration, and stalls offering everything from Nordic handicrafts to local delicacies.

Sailing from Portsmouth and return coach travel from Norwich

Full cruise details here – Group discounts apply

PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND

DEC 02 | DEPART – LATE AFTERNOON

 

 

DEC 03 ZEEBRUGGE, BELGIUM – Arrive early morning, depart late afternoon

DEC 07 KIEL CANAL TRANSIT, GERMANY Arrive late morning, depart late evening

Prices from £929* pp for 8-nights full board + £100 Coach Transfer 

*depending on Cabin type

Please call for full information and how to book – 01603 868680