Our
New year Mini Break began on
Tuesday
30th. This year Gail, Steve, John, Carol, Pete, Karen went with HarryShaw Travel on their London, Cambridge & Windsor New Year Special at Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel for 4 Days / 3 Nights. |
Itinerary: 30 December - we started with a departure from the One Stop Shopping Centre, Perry Barr. We were taken to Piccadilly in central London. There we took a ride on the London Underground and visited National History Museum, then the Victoria and Albert Museum. Next we went to the nearby Trafalgar Square and also went inside The National Gallery. Afterwards we were taken to our hotel – the Mercure Hatfield Oak. All rooms are well appointed and features include a bar and restaurant. Tonight we had a 3-course dinner and entertainment in the form of a male singer. Day 2 – New Year’s Eve – after breakfast we were taken to the University City of Cambridge. We spent about 5 hours there before returning to the hotel for our 4-course Gala Dinner followed by a disco and dancing through to the New Year. There was a midnight toast with a glass of bubbly to welcome in the New Year. Entertainment continued until approximately 1.00 hours when bacon baps were served. New Year’s Day – 01 January – a late breakfast followed by a leisurely walk to the Galleria Shopping Centre. After returning to the Hotel a 2-course lunch was be served at around 13.00 hours. Later in the afternoon the Hotel laid on a fun general knowledge quiz. Our a farewell evening event was a Winter themed hot and cold buffet and entertainment from 19.00 hours making this a wonderful finale. Day 4 – We were taken to Windsor and visited the castle for about 5 hours. We then Continued our journey home, arriving back just before 2100 hrs.