UK Holidays & Short Breaks
We have signed up as an agent for Greatdays Holidays Ltd which means we can now offer you fantastic UK Short Breaks and Holidays! Whilst you will be booking your adventure with Greatdays Holidays who are ABTA and ATOL protected, Countrywide Coaches Limited will be providing the fantastic coach travel you know and love for the below selected tours!
These tours have been chosen by our team based on what our customers have asked for, so hopefully you will be excited with what is on offer!
You can either contact us on 01494 240090 or bookings@countrywide-coaches.co.uk or you can visit www.greatdays.co.uk/countrywide-coaches-ltd to book online direct.
A deposit of £50.00 per person will be required upon booking which goes directly to Greatdays. Additional deposits may be required on certain tours where extra options such as show tickets are included in the tour. The full balance is due ten weeks before the departure date. If you are booking within the ten-week time frame the full balance will be due upon booking.
Please note that although we are providing the coach travel with our welcoming drivers, the holiday is operated by Greatdays, therefore their Terms and Conditions will be applicable which you can find linked below and on their website. Here you will find full details on insurances, payments terms and cancellations.
Pick up locations are:
- Bus stop opposite Merityre, Dean Street, Marlow
- The Wycombe Swan, St. Mary’s Street, High Wycombe
- The George & Dragon, Princes Risborough High Street
- Thame Town Hall
- Chinnor (bus stop by the Co-op)
General Questions
SEPTEMBER 2025
Super Soap Weekend
Friday 12th September 2025 - Sunday 14th September 2025
Booking Ref: UDUA117665
Twin / Double: £281.00 per person
Single: £65.00 supplement
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included
Day 1: Travel to Holiday Inn, Bolton
A welcoming Bolton hotel in the town centre, with a restaurant and lounge bar, just a short walk from Bolton Centre. Breakfast and a three-course dinner for each night is included
Day 2: Emmerdale The Village Tour and Harewood House
Step in the footsteps of your favourite Emmerdale characters with a guided tour around the Village where the cast film today.
Saunter past the familiar haunts of Home Farm, Brenda’s Café, The Woolpack, the village Church and rows of stone cottages. All known as home for over 43 years to your favourite Emmerdale characters. Guides will share secrets, stories and reveal fascinating facts behind the making of the multi award-winning ITV soap.
Not only will you embark on a fully guided, 80 minute outdoor walking tour of the village, they’ll also visit Harewood House, which was built in the 18th century and has over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore. Return to your hotel for dinner.
Day 3: The Coronation Street Experience including tour, Return home
After breakfast we travel to Salford and head to the famous cobbles and the Coronation Street Experience including Tour.
Coronation Street The Tour will last approximately 1.5 hours and be full of filming stories and secrets and packed with picture opportunities. This is your chance to step on to the largest working television set in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin.
The new exhibition includes replica sets, costumes, props, café, retail and cinema is in addition to the tour. Journey through over 60 years of television history as you see original iconic props and costumes, a collection of artwork AND replica interior sets of The Dobbs, Roy’s Rolls and The Rovers Return (approx. 45 minutes).
After your tour travel home.
Pick up points: Marlow, 9.00am, Wycombe Swan 9.30am, Princes Risborough 10.00am, Thame 10.30am, Chinnor 10.50am
OCTOBER 2025
Blackpool IlluminationsSunday 26th October 2025 – Tuesday 28th October 2025 (Half-Term)
Booking Ref: UDUA117669
Twin / Double: £259.00 per person
Single: £145.00 supplement
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included
Day 1: Travel to Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Blackpool
Situated in Blackpool's South Shore, a 10-minute walk from Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle Waterpark. Blackpool Tower, Madame Tussauds, Central Pier, and Winter Gardens are within two miles. The tram station is across the street for easy travel along the coast. The bar and lounge are open 24 hours a day, and WiFi is free too! Breakfast and a three-course dinner for each night is included.
Day 2: Blackpool at your own leisure during the day with optional Blackpool Illuminations Tour
There are plenty of options for you to make the most of your stay in Blackpool! You could head to the top of Blackpool Tower for stunning panoramic views and the famous ‘look down’ through the reinforced glass floor. The Tower is also home to Blackpool Tower Circus and the famous Tower Ballroom and its popular afternoon tea dances. The Pleasure Beach offers 125 different theme park rides, attractions and shows. Explore the famous piers, take a walk along the Promenade and sandy beaches, or get away from it all in Stanley Park.
There will be the option to board the coach at approximately 4.45pm (time TBC on the day) to enjoy a coach tour of the famous Blackpool Illuminations! The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!
Day 3: Return Home
Pick up points: Marlow, 7.00am, Wycombe Swan 7.30am, Princes Risborough 8.00am, Thame 8.30am, Chinnor 8.50am
NOVEMBER 2025
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Monday 24th November 2025 – Wednesday 26th November 2025
Booking Ref: UDA117670
Twin / Double: £355.00 per person
Single: £80.00 supplement
2 Nights
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast included
Day 1: Travel to Dunston Hall Hotel
This Elizabethan-style mansion built in 1859 has been lovingly restored to all its former glory. Built against 150 acres of stunning wooded Norfolk parkland, the setting is just as unique as its history. All bedrooms are equipped with En suite bathrooms, Freeview TV, Hairdryer, Tea / Coffee making facility, Iron and Ironing Board, Complimentary wireless internet access. Leisure facilities are available onsite including swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna & steam room. Breakfast and a three-course dinner for each night is included.
Day 2: Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Today we drive to Thursford; walk into this winter wonderland with shimmering lights all around you, then sit back, relax and let the magic unfold. Against a backdrop of fairground organs and carousel horses, dancing teddy bears and showgirls combine in a shimmering Christmas extravaganza which includes a heady mix of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. Starring a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians, this fast moving celebration of the festive season features an eclectic mix of songs, with nostalgic seasonal favourites being sung alongside chart toppers. The beautiful choir singing in the auditorium are guaranteed to send you shivers of delight. Whilst you are there why not enjoy the traditional ‘olde worlde’ on-site village of shops.
Day 3: Return Home
Pick up points: Marlow, 9.00am, Wycombe Swan 9.30am, Princes Risborough 10.00am, Thame 10.30am, Chinnor 10.50am
DECEMBER 2025
Longleat Festival of Light & Bath Christmas Market Friday 12th December 2025 – Sunday 14th December 2025
Booking Ref: UDUA117671
Twin / Double: £360.00 per person
Single: £95.00 supplement
2 Nights
Day 1: Travel to Clayton Hotel Bristol
This modern contemporary hotel is housed in the grade II listed Everards print works right in the heart of Bristol. Located in the old city, it is just a short stroll from Bristol’s shopping quarter and Bristol Harbourside which is a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. Breakfast and a three-course dinner for each night is included.
Day 2: Longleat Festival of Light
Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the hotel and a free morning to spend some time in Bristol. The Longleat Festival of Light promises to wow visitors time and again. The grounds are transformed into a magical array of lights. As the night falls watch the gardens and house become a magic place with walkways, trees and illuminated displays. Return to your hotel for a late dinner.
Day 3: Return home via Bath Christmas Market
Bath is fast becoming known as the ‘Christmas City’. Bath Christmas Market is a special delight in the holiday season. Each year, the area outside the stunning Bath Abbey, is transformed into a shopper’s haven. In the heart of Bath’s main shopping district, 200 traditional wooden chalets adorn the Georgian streets, each one offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items. Buy everything you need for the perfect Christmas celebration!
Pick up points: Marlow, 9.00am, Wycombe Swan 9.30am, Princes Risborough 10.00am, Thame 10.30am, Chinnor 10.50am
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