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Christmas in the Peak District

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Experience the magic of Christmas in the enchanting Peak District with this delightful tour. Stay at the elegant four-star Palace Hotel Buxton, nestled in the heart of the picturesque thermal spa town. Begin your festive journey with a visit to the opulent Chatsworth House, adorned with extravagant Christmas decorations. Explore the charming towns of Buxton and Bakewell, home to the famous pudding, and enjoy leisurely strolls through their historic streets. Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive dinner and optional Midnight Mass, and savor a traditional Christmas Day lunch. Enjoy the option of a gentle walk in the stunning Peak District or relax with the hotel's amenities. With fully escorted tours, celebratory dinners, and evening entertainment, this holiday promises a memorable festive escape.

Highlights
  • Call at Chatsworth House, decked in extravagant Christmas décor
  • Set off on a walking tour of the charming thermal spa town of Buxton
  • Stroll around pretty Bakewell, the home of the famous pudding
  • Spend Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at a local church
  • Join an optional gentle walking tour in the Peak District
  • Explore the picturesque Monsal Trail in the Peak District National Park
  • Enjoy celebratory dinners and evening entertainment
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disable access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names. Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date"). Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably with coach travel and transfers throughout the tour, ensuring seamless visits to Chatsworth House, Bakewell, and Buxton, all fully escorted by an experienced tour manager.
Accommodation
Enjoy a five-night stay at the four-star The Palace Hotel Buxton, a stately Victorian countryside house in Buxton, offering bed and breakfast accommodation with elegant period features.
Travel to and from the hotel
You are responsible for making your own way to and from the Palace Hotel Buxton.
Optional activities
Optional activities, such as the gentle walking tour in the Peak District, are not included.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disable access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Travelling to Europe
Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.


Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.


Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").


Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.


European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Itinerary Changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Destinations
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
Tour Types
  • Walking
  • Festive and New Year
  • Cultural
  • History
  • Sightseeing
  • UK tours by Coach

Location: Buxton

Today, you’ll make your own way to the charming thermal spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District, enclosed by the Peak District National Park.Upon arrival at Palace Hotel Buxton set in a stately Victorian countryside house, you’ll meet your tour manager, check-in and get settled.In the evening, you can enjoy a welcome drink in the reception followed by dinner in the elegant restaurant boasting period features.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Dinner

Location: Chatsworth House

After breakfast this morning, you’ll head out on an excursion to visit Chatsworth House, a Grade I-listed property dating back to the 17th century.<br/><br/><br/>Every year, the estate and surrounding grounds are transformed into a joyful Christmas wonderland of extravagant decorations, lavishly festooned with fir trees and twinkling lights during the festive period.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll be able to wander around the 25 rooms that are open to the public, observing the vast assortment of artwork and regal interiors while listening to the story of Chatsworth’s history before exploring the grounds.<br/><br/><br/>Later in the day, the tour will return to the hotel, where you’ll experience an evening of entertainment and dinner.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Buxton

Following breakfast, you’ll set off with your tour manager to nearby Buxton, the highest market town in England, for a walking tour.While strolling around, you’ll be able to view the renowned Georgian and Victorian architecture, manicured gardens, and a handful of independent shops and pretty cafés. You’ll also learn about the healing properties of its famous thermal waters and view the natural baths situated on the site of the original Roman baths.Bakewell, positioned on the Wye River, is next on the itinerary and is best known as the home of the Bakewell pudding. With its medieval bridge, chocolate-box cottages and cosy pubs, this pretty market town promises a delightful visit.The afternoon will be at your leisure, and you can choose to unwind at the hotel, perhaps in the spa or do some exploration on your own.Tonight, you can enjoy a festive three-course dinner, and tea and coffee followed by entertainment. There will be the option to attend Midnight Mass at a local church, and upon return to the hotel, mulled wine and mince pies await.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Buxton

It’s Christmas Day, and you’ll have a full day at leisure to do as little or as much as you like. Perhaps take advantage of the hotel’s facilities, like the indoor swimming pool and sauna, mosey around the gardens or recline in the lounge.<br/><br/><br/>A traditional Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, will be served, as well as Christmas cake, tea, and coffee.<br/><br/><br/>To conclude the end of a special day in the British countryside, there will be a light buffet dinner, with tea and coffee, followed by entertainment.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Peak District National Park

Another day will be at your leisure, and if you’re in need of some fresh air, you can join an optional one-hour gentle walk along the picturesque Monsal Trail.You’ll begin in Hassop and venture to Millers Daile, passing by the Headstone Viaduct, Cressbrook Mill, and Hassop Railway Station and following the valley of the Wye River.As it’s your final night, you’ll sit down with your fellow travellers for a farewell three-course dinner with tea, coffee, and evening entertainment.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Buxton

Relish your last breakfast, check out of the hotel, and make your own way home, taking in the beautiful scenery as you go.

Accommodation Name: The Palace Hotel Buxton

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Five nights' bed and breakfast accommodation
    -Enjoy five nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star The Palace Hotel Buxton, Buxton.
  • Meals
    -Five breakfasts, one lunch, and five dinners are included, along with tea and coffee.
  • Welcome drink
    -A welcome drink is provided upon arrival.
  • Visit to Chatsworth House
    -A visit to Chatsworth House for 'Christmas at Chatsworth' is included.
  • Excursion to Bakewell and Buxton
    -An excursion to the charming towns of Bakewell and Buxton is included.
  • Coach travel and transfers
    -Coach travel and transfers throughout the tour are included.
  • Tour manager
    -The tour is fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager.

Not Included
  • Travel to and from the hotel
    -You are responsible for making your own way to and from the Palace Hotel Buxton.
  • Optional activities
    -Optional activities, such as the gentle walking tour in the Peak District, are not included.
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
Since 1983
Yes, there is an optional gentle one-hour walk along the Monsal Trail in the Peak District National Park on Day Five.
Yes, there is an option to attend Midnight Mass at a local church on Christmas Eve.
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
On Christmas Day, you have a full day at leisure to enjoy the hotel's facilities, such as the indoor swimming pool and sauna, or explore the gardens. A traditional Christmas lunch will be served, followed by a light buffet dinner and entertainment.
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
The tour includes evening entertainment on several nights, such as after the visit to Chatsworth House and on Christmas Eve, as well as on Christmas Day and the farewell dinner night.
The tour package includes five breakfasts, one lunch, and five dinners, along with tea and coffee. A welcome drink is also included.
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

You will have the option to book your own flights independently with the operator.

Dates Price Availability
22-Dec-2025
for 0 Nights 		Tour Only £774.00

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This tour is operated by Newmarket Holidays

6 days from £774 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Buxton, United Kingdom
Finish:Buxton, United Kingdom
Physical rating:Low
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Tour Reference: 98708
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