DESTINATIONS FESTIVE BREAKS | UK & IREND 3 enjoy an early christmas


The celebrations don’t have to be limited to Christmas Day. If guests can’t celebrate with family and friends over the actual festive period, suggest Warner Leisure Hotels’ mid-week Turkey and Tinsel breaks, available in November and December at properties across the country. Mulled wine, mince pies, festive dinners, comedy acts, pantos, a visit from Santa and a New Year countdown are all on the agenda, designed to recreate Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve with live music and dancing every night; who needs December 25 when you’ve got this? Book it: A four-night Turkey & Tinsel break at Littlecote House Hotel in Berkshire starts at £315 per person, based on two sharing Standard accommodation on a half-board basis, from November 11. warnerleisurehotels.co.uk


go foraging and wreath-making in shropshire


For clients looking to get creative pre-Christmas, HF Holidays has the answer. Guests on its three-night Shropshire break will go out walking in the rolling hills to forage for materials to use in craft workshops, where they’ll make wreaths and garlands. They’ll also visit the nearby Tenbury Wells, an ancient market town known for its mistletoe and holly trading, and home to the annual Mistletoe Festival (taking place on December 7). Accommodation is in a historic country house with nightly entertainment and festive treats, and there’s an expert guide throughout to teach guests all the skills they’ll need to put their creativity to use. Book it: A three-night break, departing December 6, starts at £369 including full board en-suite accommodation at Longmynd House, plus a tour leader and entertainment. hfholidays.co.uk


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experience christmas at oulton hall


For those wanting to escape the chores by getting away on Christmas Day, there are plenty of options, but for one of the best, suggest Q Hotels’ Oulton Hall. Located just outside Leeds city centre, this 18th-century mansion – set within 300 acres of land and home to a 27-hole golf course – will be hosting a festive extrava- ganza this year with carol singing, mulled wine and Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, followed by a family treasure hunt, Christmas dinner, games, quizzes and more on Christmas Day. Those staying for Boxing Day will also get a farewell dinner, drinks reception and live music show – one way to get out of the turkey duties. Book it: From £398 per person for two nights, staying December 24-26 (three-night stays are also available). oultonhallhotel.co.uk


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