2024 Holidays

53 tours from £149pp

There’s nothing better than having an escape to look forward to, so why not book yours with our fantastic selection of 2024 holidays? Whether you’re longing to soak up the breathtaking beauty of Lake Garda, admire the magnificent architecture of Bath or take in the kaleidoscopic colours of Keukenhof Park, there’s something to suit all interests and budgets in our collection. It’s never too early to get your next break in the diary, so browse today and find your perfect tour with Shearings.

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Celebrate the festive season early in the stunning Lake District, with visits to Keswick, Ambleside and more.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Festive welcome and treat on arrival
  • Festive entertainment on some evenings
  • Christmas dinner with all the trimmings
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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See the unforgettable Thursford Spectacular and relax in Great Yarmouth.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
  • Turkey and Tinsel package including Christmas dinner
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Celebrate this magical time of year with a festive coastal break at one of the most beloved seaside towns Great Yarmouth.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Enjoy a magical Christmas in the lovely seaside resort of Llandudno, with visits to beautiful Snowdonia and Anglesey.

  • 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Start your New Year in style on this exciting holiday to the popular coastal resort of Scarborough – fantastic memories guaranteed!

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Buck’s Fizz on arrival
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Explore the delights of St Ives and enjoy the sociable atmosphere on this fantastic New Year coach holiday.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a 5-course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Buck’s Fizz on arrival
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Enjoy fun-filled celebrations over the Christmas period in Portpatrick, an attractive village wrapped around a picturesque harbour on the coast of Galloway.

  • 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • A visit from Santa
  • Festive cream tea on two days
  • One night live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Celebrate this magical time of year in popular Bournemouth, with its beautiful parks and gardens, as we enjoy a fantastic Christmas break.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • tea, coffee and mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
  • Festive entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Celebrate this magical time of year in Bideford, home to Butcher’s Row with its artisan studios offering local and on-site made gifts.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
  • Festive entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Enjoy a little break in between Christmas and New Year with our Twixmas holiday to Blackpool, making the most of the festive season.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Explore the magnificent Tyrol – Austria’s picture-perfect mountain region – on this fantastic Christmas markets break!

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • 3 packed lunches
  • House wine, draught beer, soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee included daily from 9.00 am – 10.00 pm (does not include spirits or drinks in the cellar-bar)
  • Porterage at the hotels
  • Local joining points

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Welcome the New Year with a bang on this exciting break which includes Buck’s Fizz on arrival, a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner and drinks reception!

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including New Year’s Eve Dinner
  • Buck’s Fizz on arrival
  • New Year’s drink reception and entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Spend the most magical time of the year in Italy, visiting some of the country's most enchanting destinations as they sparkle with festive cheer.

  • 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals and 1 lunch
  • Convenient local joining points

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Make it a Christmas to remember in spectacular Windermere in the Lake District on this 5-day festive coach break.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • A visit from Santa
  • Festive cream tea on two days
  • One night live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Scarborough is the perfect base from which to discover the festive charm and Christmas markets of York.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
  • Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
  • One festive cream tea
  • One night live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Banish the winter blues and spend Christmas on the Spanish Coast, with excursions to Tossa de Mar, Lloret De Mar and beautiful Barcelona.

  • 8 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals and 1 Christmas lunch
  • Convenient local joining points

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Combine the great cities of the German Rhineland and explore the famous Christmas markets of Bonn, Düsseldorf and Cologne.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Convenient local joining points

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Head up north and discover the traditional chalets, tempting food options and sparkling lights of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas Markets.

  • 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
  • Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Local joining points

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Celebrate this magical time of year in charming Pitlochry, an ideal spot for a relaxing break and the delightful town is close enough to walk to.

  • 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • A visit from Santa
  • Festive cream tea on two days
  • One night live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Make your New Year unforgettable in charming Exmouth on this fantastic break, enjoying a 5-course dinner and drinks reception!

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Buck’s Fizz on arrival
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Bring in the New Year in style in the company of new friends as we celebrate with a fantastic break in picturesque Bournemouth.

  • 3 nights hotel with breakfast
  • 3 evening meals including New Year’s Eve Dinner
  • New Year's entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Experience the very best of Scotland this festive season with a visit to magical city of Edinburgh and Glasgow to explore the Christmas Markets.

  • 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
  • 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner
  • Mulled Wine & Mince Pie
  • Porterage
  • Local joining points

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Soak up the festive atmosphere of Paris and visit the capital's iconic landmarks and Christmas markets on this magical tour.

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Local joining points

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Make it a Christmas to remember in the spectacular Lake District on this 5-day festive coach break.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch
  • Seasonal package full of festive treats
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Explore the delights of Llandudno and make memories to treasure on this fantastic New Year coach holiday in Wales.

  • 3 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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This fantastic Twixmas break takes you to the lovely resort of Scarborough, situated on the glorious Yorkshire coastline.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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With its historic harbour, picturesque Weymouth is the perfect place to ring in the New Year and start your celebrations in style!

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Local Joining Points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Celebrate the festive season with a break to the pretty Austrian Tyrol. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, all the more delightful at this special time of year!

  • 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals including Christmas Dinner
  • 1 Light Lunch on Christmas Day
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Local joining points

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Enjoy a picture-postcard Christmas in spectacular Switzerland, taking in the sights of Interlaken, Grindelwald and more.

  • 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals including Christmas Dinner
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Convenient local joining points

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Combine the finest Christmas Markets in Switzerland with a visit to a biscuit factory and the Lindt Home of Chocolate factory.

  • 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 4 evening meals including a traditional fondue
  • Convenient local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotels

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Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along this mighty Rhine on this memorable tour, visiting Rüdesheim, Cologne and Koblenz.

  • 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
  • Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
  • Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
  • Local joining points

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Celebrate this magical time of year in Blackpool, with its wealth of attractions and traditional seafront on this fantastic Christmas break.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • Delicious 3 course evening meals each evening
  • Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional 4 course Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • A gift from Santa
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Staying in delightful Buckinghamshire, make your Christmas one to remember as we visit charming Windsor and historic Oxford.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
  • Festive entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Enjoy fun-filled New Year celebrations in maritime Great Yarmouth with its gorgeous sandy beaches, also including a visit to historic Norwich.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Buck’s Fizz on arrival
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Celebrate in style as we bring in the New Year in the delightful resort of Newquay.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
  • 3 evening meals including a New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Join us for a stay in the traditional coastal resort of Weston-super-Mare as it brims with festive cheer, enjoying a visit to Bristol and Bath.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
  • Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
  • One festive cream tea
  • One night live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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The perfect way to get into the festive spirit! Explore beautiful Rüdesheim and the wonderful Rhine Valley Christmas Markets.

  • 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 3 evening meals
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Local joining points

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With its superb seafront, traditional amusements and famous pier, this favourite resort is the perfect place to celebrate this magical time of year.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
  • Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
  • A visit from Santa
  • Festive cream tea on two days
  • Two nights live entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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Join us on this fantastic Christmas holiday to Italy, taking in the sights of eternal Rome and historic Pompeii.

  • 5 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • 5 evening meals
  • Christmas Lunch
  • Porterage at the hotel
  • Local joining points

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Bring in the New Year in the popular resort of Torquay, and enjoy the festivities at the Devonshire Hotel or Abbey Lawn Hotel.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 3 evening meals including New Year’s Eve dinner
  • New Year's entertainment
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

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