New Year in the Peak District

Accommodation

Please note:

The Palace Hotel & Spa is in the heart of the spa town of Buxton. Set in over five acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel offers two bars and a restaurant. The health and leisure club features an indoor pool, gym, sauna and steam rooms (small charge applies). Meals may be buffet style.

Please note: leisure facilities may open on reduced hours over the festive period.

Coach Only

Itinerary (Coach)

30^th December

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

New Year’s Eve – Eyam & Bakewell

Crossing the Peak District National Park, we first head to Eyam, known as the ‘Plague Village’ due to the events of 1665-66 when the plague was brought from London to this tiny community. The village has craft workshops, a gift shop and tea rooms to enjoy. We continue to the beautiful market town of Bakewell, set on the banks of the River Wye. Probably best known for its Bakewell Pudding, the town boasts an ancient five-arched bridge, riverside walks, independent shops and cafés. Later, we enjoy our New Year celebrations at the hotel, including a Hogmanay buffet dinner.

New Year’s Day – Matlock Bath & Ashbourne

Our New Year begins with a scenic drive through the Peak District National Park on our way to the picturesque spa town of Matlock Bath, set in the beautiful gorge of the River Derwent with wooded hillsides and rocky limestone crags. Our next stop is the market town of Ashbourne with its historic buildings, independent shops, cobbled marketplace and hidden alleys. This evening we enjoy the chef’s buffet dinner back at the hotel.

2^nd January

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Coach Bullets

• Return coach travel
• 3 nights at the Palace Hotel & Spa, Buxton (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast (includes Hogmanay buffet dinner & New Year’s Day brunch)
• Welcome drink
• After-dinner tea & coffee
• Light entertainment every evening
• Excursions to Eyam, Bakewell, Matlock Bath & Ashbourne