Christmas Holidays

Christmas Holidays

Christmas Holidays

UK Christmas Holidays 2024/2025

Our full range of Festive breaks, both in the lead up to Christmas, over Christmas itself and into the New Year are now on sale.

We have almost 60 different festive getaways, including Turkey and Tinsel breaks, House Parties, Christmas Market and general Christmas breaks and now is the time to be book.

Christmas has arrived early, that's right, our brand new 2024/2025 Christmas Markets & Festive breaks tours have landed. Featuring 11 new tours and savings of up to £40 per person, this superb collection of holidays include Christmas and New Year breaks, Christmas Markets and magical Winter Wonderlands. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to start planning the most wonderful time of the year! 

Christmas is creeping closer, which usually means an endless amount of shopping, cooking and washing up, but not this year! Forget about being the people pleaser and let us take care of you this Christmas! From magical markets to Christmas, Twixmas and New Year breaks, we know how to get the best out of the most wonderful time of the year.

Don’t leave your preparations until the last minute this year, book now to secure your place on a festive break to the UK Choose from cracking Christmas holidays with everything taken care of for you, .

Turkey and Tinsel Breaks

Start preparing for the festive season with our amazing 2024 festive weekends and begin to feel the spirit of Christmas!

Our festive weekend breaks are full of cheers and joys with exciting excursions, festive meals and drinks to celebrate, plus festive entertainment with games and prizes. These breaks are truly great value for money and you do not want to miss out.

Staying at any one of our Leisureplex Hotels in great locations around the UK, you can relax on your very own mini festive getaway.

 

Christmas & New Year breaks for all the family

Turkey and Tinsel Breaks

We're celebrating Christmas across the country in 2024! You can now spend the most wonderful time of the year on a Haven holiday park, with 3- and 4-night festive breaks available at five of our wonderful parks in December.

You could be getting into the festive mood at Cala Gran, Blackpool; Primrose Valley, Yorkshire, Seashore, Norfolk; Rockley Park, Dorset; or Kent Coast, Kent. Get all the family together and start planning your festive Haven break!

What's included in a Haven Festive Break?

Three and four-night night Early December breaks run from December 13-20. On a Christmas break, arrival is on Monday, 23 December, and departure is on Friday, 27 December. For New Year breaks, arrival is on Monday, 30 December, and departure is on Friday, 3 January (Thursday, 2 January for Rockley Park). Here's what's included:*

  • Accommodation in a cosy grade of your choice**

  • Christmas tree in your accommodation

  • Access to festive entertainment throughout the day and evening

  • Access to pre-book swimming facilities and activities throughout your stay

  • Enjoy Christmas decorations and lights across the park

  • Plenty of festive food and drink options to buy

  • Plus much more to come - watch this space!

*subject to availability. **All bookable accommodation will include central heating and double glazing. Images are representational only - actual events and decor will vary by park.

UK Christmas Hotels

There are so many reasons to celebrate this Christmas with your favourite people – and even more ways to mark the occasion when visiting McDonald enchanting hotels and resorts.

Experience the magic of the festive season, as you settle in for minced pies and a warming drink by the fire together upon arrival for your festive getaway. Explore wintry rural and city settings and return to spectacular Christmas Eve and Boxing Day feasts - with Santa himself never too far away.

Get into the spirit of the season with friends and colleagues at our glittering party nights, savour decadent afternoon teas with a festive twist and toast to you and yours as part of New Year's Eve & Hogmanay evenings.  

However you wish to celebrate, let us help you capture the spirit of Christmas and make this year’s festivities truly memorable.

UK Christmas Coach breaks

That Christmas feeling of tingling excitement often gets lost within the end of year madness. All that shopping, queuing, cooking and cleaning, it's enough to make anyone feel like scrooge! So why not escape from it all, keep hold of that magical feeling this year, and enjoy a festive break full of Christmas cheer.

5 Day Festive Breaks from only £179pp

Add some sparkle this festive season!
Get into the festive spirit and choose from our selection of pre-Christmas November & December Festive Specials, Christmas, Twixmas and New Year Breaks. Our Festive breaks are great value for money with festive entertainment and menus included, you’re truly guaranteed a party season to remember.

Make your Christmas truly special this year!
Escape the chaos and relax in one of our fabulous resorts on an Alfa Travel Christmas Holiday.

Our Christmas programme is not only great value for money but also includes festive entertainment and menus, to guarantee you a Christmas to remember! Enjoy dancing, a Bucks Fizz with dinner, a visit from 'Santa' and lots of fun in between on a 5 day Christmas break.

November Festive Specials

November Festive Specials

Our fantastic November Festive Breaks are available now! They are the ideal trip to get you in the festive spirit, offering you the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping whilst you holiday.

December Festive Specials

December Festive Specials

From Eastbourne to Bridlington, Blackpool to Great Yarmouth - join in with all the festivities our December Festive Breaks offer! With Christmas excursions and menus included on all of our December Specials.

Christmas Holidays

Christmas Holidays

Make your festive season truly special this year by escaping the chaos of Christmas and relaxing in one of our fabulous resorts on a Christmas Holiday. Festive menus and entertainment are available.

 

UK Christmas Holidays

Shanklin & Isle of Wight Weekend - Turkey & Tinsel

Shanklin & Isle of Wight Weekend - Turkey & Tinsel

A wonderful weekend break to enjoy the enchanting Isle of Wight at this magical time of year. With included excursions to explore the highlights of this glorious island along with festive fare and excellent entertainment at our hotel in the popular resort of Shanklin, this is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit in the run-up to Christmas.

4 Days from just £154 pp
Departures: November - December

 

Blackpool Illuminations Weekend

Blackpool Illuminations Weekend

Enjoy a fun-filled festive break to Blackpool at the seasonally decorated Bluewaters Hotel, featuring live entertainment every night as well as a turkey along with all the tinsel! From our base here we head to Fleetwood Market, one of the oldest and most traditional markets in Lancashire for a spot of Christmas shopping, where there are over 200 stalls but don’t forget  to join us on along Blackpool’s Promenade under the night sky and be amazed at the spectacle of thousands of bright sparkling lights!

4 Days from just £154 pp
Departures: November - December

 

Bournemouth, Dorchester & Weymouth - Turkey & Tinsel

Bournemouth, Dorchester & Weymouth - Turkey & Tinsel

Enjoy a spectacular five-day Turkey and Tinsel break to the traditional seaside resort of Bournemouth, with a fantastic drinks offer and entertainment at our welcoming hotel. Also included are excursions to discover the coastal beauty of Weymouth and Poole plus the bustling market town of Dorchester.

5 Days from just £174 pp
Departures: November - December

 

Christmas Festivities in Folkestone

Christmas Festivities in Folkestone

A spectacular programme of glittering entertainment each evening and festive fare promise a fabulous Christmas break at the famous Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Along with inclusive excursions to historic Canterbury and the seaside towns of Margate and Whitstable, this five-day break guarantees a fun time away.

5 Days from just £299 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas Festivities in Bournemouth

Christmas Festivities in Bournemouth

Head south this winter for a wonderful Christmas break on the coast. With Christmas Eve in the stunning New Forest and a Boxing Day trip to Salisbury, all decked out for the festivities with magical lights, this five-day getaway comes with all the trimmings. With evening entertainment and a traditional Christmas Day lunch included, ‘tis the season to indulge!

5 Days from just £314 pp
Departures: December

 

Brighton & the South Coast - Turkey & Tinsel

Brighton & the South Coast - Turkey & Tinsel

Pack your festive jumpers and bring the party poppers for a pre-Christmas celebration on England’s stunning south coast. Join us for a festive five-day holiday to this world heritage coastline with over 400 miles of shoreline and chalky cliffs. We stay in the fine seafront town of Eastbourne, known for its fabulous pier and beaches. Enjoy Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, a fabulous bar offer and great excursions, including trips to elegant Brighton, Alfriston and more!

5 Days from just £289 pp
Departures: November - December

 

Christmastime in Cheshire

Christmastime in Cheshire

We experience the best the North West of England has to offer at this festive time of year, with time in the county’s capital, Chester, one of Britain’s best-preserved historic cities. As Christmas wouldn’t be complete without some traditional entertainment, we get into the celebratory spirit with a fun-filled pantomime performance on our festive getaway to remember.

5 Days from just £389 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas Time at the Castles of Kent

Christmas Time at the Castles of Kent

From romantic castles to medieval manors, you are warmly invited into a host of treasures in Britain’s oldest county, Kent, during this festive break. Warm up by the crackling fire in the delightful Edwardian interiors of Bateman’s, admire the sparkling decorations of the 14th-century moated Bodiam Castle, enjoy a lovely lunch at Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, and delve into traditions of Christmas past at Penshurst Place, beautifully dressed with twinkling trees and foliage gathered from the estate. With these architectural splendours all evoking a magical festive ambience, this is an enchanting way to countdown to Christmas.

5 Days from just £875 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas Celebrations & Charming Chester

Christmas Celebrations & Charming Chester

Enjoy the best of the North West and indulge in festive fun over the Christmas period with time in charming Chester, one of Britain’s best-preserved historic cities. As Christmas wouldn’t be complete without some traditional entertainment, we also get into the celebratory spirit with a fun-filled pantomime performance in Manchester on our festive getaway to remember.

5 Days from just £389 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas at Bosworth Hall

Christmas at Bosworth Hall

You’re invited to spend Christmas with us at the lovely Bosworth Hall Hotel, set in a 17th-century mansion and nestled in the pretty Leicestershire countryside. Just imagine enjoying a hassle-free Christmas lunch with all the trimmings as well as included excursions in the heart of England! With its cosy pubs and historic streets, Stamford is a lovely place to discover, while our Boxing Day trips to Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick Castle offers an enchanting peek into the past.

5 Days from just £419 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Buxton & the Peak District

Christmas in Buxton & the Peak District

Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, two included excursions and a well-located hotel with fantastic facilities? Tick! Celebrate Christmas in the elegant spa town of Buxton, located on the edge of the lovely Peak District National Park. The area is known for its breathtaking scenery and picturesque towns and is the perfect setting for this festive break!

5 Days from just £469 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Eastbourne

Christmas in Eastbourne

Head south this winter for a vibrant Christmas getaway by the sea! We stay in the relaxed coastal town of Eastbourne (think fun-filled celebrations at our hotel paired with refreshing strolls along the seafront). We also discover pretty Hastings and Battle on this not-to-be-missed breakaway and also have the chance to visit Brighton.

5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Hampshire

Christmas in Hampshire

Join us for Christmas in Hampshire, the perfect blend of city, coast and countryside. Experience the golden age of steam on the heritage Isle of Wight Steam Railway, explore the idyllic New Forest and enjoy the traditional atmosphere of ever-popular Bournemouth – who said Christmas had to be filled with cooking and washing up?!

5 Days from just £479 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Yorkshire

Christmas in Yorkshire

Enjoy a festive getaway in Yorkshire, where we discover the wonderful scenery of the Yorkshire Dales with its picturesque landscapes and frosted panoramas. As well as our Christmas celebrations at our hotel, we also spend time in the historic city of York, home to the stunning 13th-century York Minster, visit the town of Grassington and soak up the yuletide atmosphere in the charming village of Skipton.

5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmastime in Edinburgh

Christmastime in Edinburgh

Come and celebrate with us in the atmospheric city of Edinburgh, the perfect setting for our yuletide festivities. There’s plenty of entertainment and a traditional lunch on offer at our hotel, and we also have time to explore bustling Glasgow and enjoy a festive pantomime – everything you need for a wonderful Christmas getaway!

5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmastime in the Cotswolds & Oxford

Christmastime in the Cotswolds & Oxford

The Cotswolds during the festive period is like walking into a Christmas card, with twinkling lights adorning the quaint honey-coloured stone villages and roaring fires in cosy pubs. We spend Christmas Eve in picturesque Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway and enjoy a Boxing Day trip to the beautiful city of Oxford on this lovely break.

5 Days from just £399 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Norfolk

Christmas in Norfolk

With its 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, stunning countryside and charming towns, Norfolk is a delightful place to spend Christmas. During our break, we discover historic Norwich with its lovely festive decorations and spend time on the famous north Norfolk coast, where we breathe in the refreshing sea air in Cromer and Sheringham. Enjoy all the festivities the hotel has to offer, with plenty of food and entertainment every evening; the perfect ingredients to make this a truly magical break.

5 Days from just £439 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas in Scarborough & Historic York

Christmas in Scarborough & Historic York

The scenic coast of north Yorkshire is our destination for this relaxing yuletide break, where we can enjoy refreshing walks along the picturesque seafront in Scarborough and discover the many highlights of historic York.

5 Days from just £389 pp
Departures: December

 

Christmas at Kew, Afternoon Tea Bus & London

Christmas at Kew, Afternoon Tea Bus & London

Join us on a lovely Twixmas break to the capital, featuring two real treats to look forward to, plus time in London to make some magical new festive memories. We discover Christmas at Kew, the country’s original light trail and beloved for its spectacular installations, from glittering tunnels to colourful lakeside displays, all accompanied by enchanting music. We also include a delicious afternoon tea bus experience, with plenty of finger sandwiches and fresh scones with clotted cream on offer – it’s the best way to see the sights!

3 Days from just £289 pp
Departures: December

 

Italian Christmas and Swiss New Year

A Scottish Christmas

7 days from £1,175PP

Spend Christmas in Inverness, with hearty food, warming drinks, entertainment and festive cheer. Enjoy the proud cities of Edinburgh and Inverness and travel through the yuletide scenery on beautiful rail trips.

 

Stratford at Christmas

Norwich & Norfolk at Christmas

6 days from £625PP

Explore the meandering waterways and heritage trains of Norfolk over the Christmas period. Discover this charming region from your base in Norwich.

 

A Flavour of Yorkshire at Christmas

A Flavour of Yorkshire at Christmas

6 days from £749PP

From your base in elegant Harrogate, soak up the festive spirit of God’s Own County, with chocolate box heritage steam journeys, gorgeous frosty views and a trip to festive York.

 

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