Our Scenic Shropshire Christmas centres on the Clarion Hotel, a restored 16th century manor house. The building has witnessed a number of architectural influences; the gatehouse dates to the reign of James I, with some of the chimneys, gable ends and decorative mouldings over the windows and archways dating to the early Elizabethan period. A full and festive programme of excursions and entertainment has been arranged together with fine meals to create our Scenic Shropshire Christmas celebration.
Shrewsbury • Madeley • Ironbridge
DAY 1 MADELEY
We begin with Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service™ from your hometown to Madeley, Shropshire and the Clarion Hotel, where tea and coffee will be served on arrival. This evening enjoy a sparkling wine reception with your Tour Manager and take the opportunity to meet your fellow guests prior to dinner. There will also be a guest speaker towards the end of the evening who will provide some local knowledge and history of the surrounding area.
DAY 2 SHREWSBURY - CHRISTMAS EVE
After a full English breakfast, our coach will take us to the Cathedral city of Shrewsbury. Here you will be free to explore, with plenty of time to browse around the shops for last minute gifts and have lunch. On arrival back at the hotel we enjoy afternoon tea. Tonight the lounges take on the theme of Monte Carlo where the hotel has arranged for some casino style entertainment. The evening will then continue with a candlelit dinner in the Priory Restaurant and later there will be an opportunity for those who wish to attend Midnight Mass at the local church.
DAY 3 MADELEY - CHRISTMAS DAY
Enjoy a full English breakfast before a leisurely morning relaxing around the hotel. At Midday you are invited for a pre-luncheon glass of bucks fizz in the Medieval Mill before enjoying a sumptuous Christmas Day carvery lunch served with all the traditional trimmings. The afternoon is free to relax before tea and Christmas cake is served in the lounges. This evening the chef will prepare a fine selection of cold meats and a french style buffet, followed by games and quizzes.
DAY 4 IRONBRIDGE GORGE MUSEUM - BOXING DAY
After breakfast we leave our hotel for an excursion to the historic Ironbridge Gorge Museums. During the day we visit Blists Hill, a victorian Town beautifully recreated and manned by nineteenth-century townspeople, the Coalport China Museum, the museum of Iron and the Ironbridge Visitors Centre. A light lunch is also included today. Later we make the short journey back to the Clarion Hotel for afternoon tea. Tonight we are invited to a Boxing Day Gala Dinner Dance in the Medieval Mill, with live music.
DAY 5 MADELEY
Our final breakfast at the Hotel before Titan transport takes you on your journey home to your own front door.
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