Railtrail Festive & Winter 2019 Brochure

F estive C hatsworth & T he P eaks

Magnificent Chatsworth House is even more glorious at Christmas time with an array of lavish festive decorations adorning the house and combined with Chatsworth’s very own wonderful Christmas market our new Derbyshire tour will be a truly festive experience! Our great value short break in the beautiful Peak District also includes visits to the pretty market town of Bakewell, home of the famous Bakewell pudding and a journey beneath the earth to explore the two million year old vast limestone chambers of Poole’s Cavern! Fares From £319

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ 3-night stay at the Palace Hotel on a half board basis ★ ★ Enjoy free time in the Derbyshire Spa town of Buxton ★ ★ Take in the stunning winter scenery of The Peak District ★ ★ See magnificent Chatsworth House adorned in festive finery ★ ★ Sample an original Bakewell Pudding ★ ★ Journey beneath the earth at Poole’s Cavern DAY 1 Arriving in the spa town of Buxton in the heart of the Peak District, we make our way to the conveniently located Palace Hotel, close to the railway station. Explore this spa town or enjoy the hotels leisure facilities* ahead of A short coach journey takes us to the charming market town of Bakewell, perhaps best known for its famous Bakewell pudding. Here we experience how to make this world-famous treat and enjoy a tea or coffee whilst our pudding bakes, ready for us to take dinner. (D) DAY 2

© Chatsworth House Trust / DPC Photography © Chatsworth House Trust / DPC Photography

home. We then have free time to take a leisurely stroll along the river or visit the many shops selling Christmas gifts. In the afternoon we continue to Poole’s Cavern where we take

a journey beneath the earth with an expert guide, exploring a two million year old limestone cave lined with stalactites and stalagmites! (B,D)

© Chatsworth House Trust / DPC Photography

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