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?!What's Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel4 nights at the Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club near Southampton (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch & a light evening buffetWelcome drinkAfter-dinner tea & coffeeLight entertainment every eveningHeritage train journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (includes ferry crossings)Excursion to Bournemouth & the New Forest (Brockenhurst)

Itinerary
23rd DecemberAfter joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.Christmas Eve - Bournemouth & the New ForestOur day begins with a trip to the seaside as we visit the traditional resort of Bournemouth. Boasting seven miles of golden sands and a historic pier, this is the perfect place for a stroll to blow away the cobwebs!Later, we travel back to the hotel via the idyllic New Forest, England's smallest National Park, famous for its tranquil ambience and free roaming ponies. We stop en-route in the pretty village of Brockenhurst with its olde-worlde charm, independent shops and quaint cafés.Christmas DayChristmas Day is a lovely day of celebration as our hotel provides a hearty Christmas lunch with all the trimmings followed by Christmas cake, tea and coffee plus a light buffet dinner in the evening.Boxing Day - The Isle of Wight Steam RailwayToday we take a ferry across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, where we can soak up the sights and sounds of steam travel aboard a beautifully restored Victorian train. Keep an eye out for red squirrel and deer as we pass through idyllic forests and ancient woodland.27th DecemberAfter breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Bournemouth
With the only UK beach to be announced as one of the top ten beach destinations in Europe attracting visitors from all over the British Isles, the lively town of Bournemouth is a great destination for a coach tour.With seven miles of lovely golden sands and inviting shimmering sea, this fantastic resort has much to offer.See MoreHotel
Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club, SouthamptonJG3 ratingThe Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in 225 acres of landscaped grounds near Southampton with two championship golf courses. The hotel features two bars, two restaurants plus elegant rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies).Please note: Leisure facilities may open on reduced hours over Christmas.\nHotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.