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Join us for the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival this winter. Held in a charming Cumbrian market town, this festival recreates the festive atmosphere of yesteryear, with locals and visitors alike embracing the spirit of the season in period attire.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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Enjoy free time in Skipton, the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, before we travel to our hotel.
Join us for a full-day excursion to the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival. Held in a charming Cumbrian market town, this festival recreates the festive atmosphere of yesteryear, with locals and visitors alike embracing the spirit of the season in period attire. Enjoy street entertainers, horse-drawn carriages, and magnificent parades that have made this one of the most popular Dickensian festivals in the country. Additionally, don't miss the enchanting Christmas market, perfect for finding thoughtful gifts and indulging in delicious treats.
After breakfast, join our circular winter boat cruise on the waters of Lake Windermere, the UK’s biggest lake before we return home.
Our spacious hotel is located on the edge of the Lake District. It offers modern rooms and facilities such as a bar, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
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