2 - 8 Day Holidays 2025
Whether it's a 2 day break or an 8 day holiday Houghs offer a great selection of destinations.
We offer a wide range of exciting holidays to suit all tastes and budgets. Our tours feature varied excursions and many have packed itineraries with lots of inclusions so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy!
To make a booking or to request a brochure please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our team on 01472 601088.
Joining points:
LOUTH Bus Station,
HOLTON LE CLAY Royal Oak,
NEW WALTHAM Village Hall,
WALTHAM Cenotaph,
CLEETHORPES Middlethorpe Road Shops and Sea Road,
GRIMSBY
Osborne Street Bus Stop,
IMMINGHAM Civic Centre,
ULCEBY
Crossroads Bus Stop,
BRIGG
Cary Lane &
SCUNTHORPE
Morrisons Lakeside Parkway Bus Stop
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Summer in Sidmouth
9th August 2025 - 5 days
£599

Escape to the beautiful Jurassic coast and the seaside town of Sidmouth. This unique holiday resort provides all the traditional offerings of a beach holiday whilst having a picturesque countryside backdrop. The perfect place to kick back, relax and recharge your batteries in the fresh air.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*River Exe Cruise
*Excursions to Exmouth & Exeter
*Free time in Sidmouth
*Porterage
Limited singles at no supplement
Edinburgh Tattoo
14th August 2025 - 3 days
From £399

Join us for our annual trip to Edinburgh Tattoo. As personnel from the British Armed Forces, Commonwealth, and International military bands perform in front of Edinburgh Castle. State-of-the-art lighting techniques, sound and entertainment ensure that the Tattoo is a hit year after year.
This 3 day tour stays at the Landmark Hotel Dundee
*1 night dinner, bed & breakfast
*1 night lunch, bed & breakfast
*Ticket for the Edinburgh Tattoo
*Free time in Edinburgh
*Free use of leisure facilities & Porterage
Single room supplement £80
Welsh Dreams under a
Riviera Sky
18th August 2025 - 5 days
£549

This Welsh tour with a difference will have you believing you are in Italy, with a tour of Portmeirion, a castle a distillery and even a cruise. There is no better way to explore Wales.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Royal Victoria Hotel Llanberis
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Guided tour of Portmeirion Village & Gardens
*Entry to Caernarfon Castle
*Tour & tasting at Penderyn Llandudno Distillery
*River Cruise with Cruises Conwy
*Tea/Coffee & biscuits on arrival
*Free time in Caernarfon & Llanberis
Limited singles at no supplement
Liverpool City Break
18th August 2025 - 3 days
From £239

The Hard Days Night Hotel is in a perfect location for exploring this vibrant city. Liverpool is full of amazing museums, art galleries and of course the famous Cavern. There is so much to see and do we think the only problem with this 3 day break is that it just isn’t long enough!!
*2 nights bed & breakfast at The Hard Days Night Hotel
*Free time to explore Liverpool at your own pace
Single room supplement £64 - All singles are double/twin for sole use
NEW TOUR
Wonderful Warners Holiday
25th August 2025 - 5 days
£499
Limited singles without supplement

Join us for our first ever Warners holiday exclusively for adults - 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Staying at the Cricket St Thomas Hotel in Somerset
*Beautiful 18th-century historic manor house set among walled gardens that overlook the River Axe
*Offering fabulous activities such as: *Archery, Darts, Bowls, Quizzes, *Cocktail tasting, *Rifle Shooting
*Cooking Demos, Table Tennis and much more
*Please note some of the activities incur additional supplement. All subject to availability
*Featuring nightly entertainment and use of leisure facilities including indoor heated swimming pool
*Includes two half day excursions to Yeovil and Sidmouth
*Limited singles at no supplement
Autumn on the Isle of Wight
8th September 2025 - 5 days
£499

Experience this enchanting holiday island in all its autumnal glory. See the stunning scenery change from lush greens to vibrant oranges & yellows whilst the islands own micro-climate provides milder weather to enjoy during the season.
Staying at the Royal Esplanade Hotel, Ryde
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*2 nights live entertainment
*Porterage
*Return ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne
*Circular Island tour with a stop at the Isle of Wight Pearl
*Excursion to Godshill
*Entry to Osborne House
*Entry into Carisbrooke Castle
*Free time in Ryde
Limited singles at no supplement
Lake District
15th September 2025 - 5 days
From £529

Be inspired by the Lake Districts famous breath taking scenery, nostalgic steam train journeys & relaxing lake cruises.
Staying at the Riverside Hotel Kendal
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Porterage
*Cruise on Ullswater Steamers & Lake Windermere
*Rail journey through the Leven Valley
*Return journey on a narrow gauge railway through the Lake District National Park
*Free time in Kendal
*Excursions to Grange over Sands & Keswick
*Centrally located hotel
Single room supplement £100
Cornwall
21st September 2025 - 6 days
From £729

Join us on this 6 day holiday to the stunning Cornish Coast. Crystal blue waters and gold sandy beaches will make you feel like you are overseas. With inspiring gardens, quaint fishing villages and scenic beaches that make Cornwall a popular holiday destination year after year.
Staying at the Esplanade Hotel, Newquay
*5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*2 nights entertainment & porterage
*Entry to the Lost Gardens of Heligan
*Free time in Newquay
*Excursion to Mevagissy
*Visit to Penzance
Single room supplement £100
The Cairngorms & The Spey Valley
22nd September 2025 - 5 days
From £659

Escape to the Highlands of Scotland on this brand new tour for 2025. Experience the stunning sights of the Spey Valley & Cairngorms National Park. Hop aboard a catarmaran for a cruise on the Moray Firth & journey on a heritage railway alongside the River Spey to make this a holiday you’ll never forget.
*Staying at the Grant Arms Hotel
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*2 hour wildlife catarmaran cruise
*Journey on Strathspey Railway
*Excursions to Inverness & Aviemore
*Free time in Grantown on Spey
*Themed talk or film on birdwatching or wildlife
*Hotel in great central location
*Porterage
Single room supplement £168
A Taste of South Wales
28th September 2025 - 5 days
From £529

Explore the beauty of South Wales. From sandy beaches and rugged coastline to the Preseli Hills the views are sure to provide an amazing back drop to this holiday. This tour is sure to get your senses tingling with not only amazing scenery, the aromas & wildlife of the National Botanic Garden of Wales & a tour of Penderyn Distillery for a taste of the Welsh amber nectar.
*Staying at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Porterage
*Entry to the National Botanic Garden of Wales
*Excursion to Tenby
*Free time in Carmarthen
*Hotel is centrally located in Carmarthen
*Tour of Penderyn Distillery
*Journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway
Single room supplement £80
Ireland
5th October 2025 - 7 days
From £829

Experience the best the Emerald Isle has to offer on this fabulous 7 day holiday. Learn the history and heritage of the capital cities of both Northern & Southern Ireland. Sample the delights of the countries famous exports. If you do not happen to see an Irish Leprechaun you will be sure to feel the magic of this amazing island.
Your packed itinerary includes:
*6 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Canal Court Hotel & Spa Newry
*Return ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
*Guided coach tour of Belfast
*Entry to Hillsborough Castle
*Entry to The Saint Patrick Centre
*Guided coach tour of Dublin
*Tour of the Guiness Storehouse
*Long Meadow Orchard tour & cider tasting with tea/coffee & apple tart
*Free time in Dublin
*Free time in
Belfast
Single room supplement £150
Blackpool Illuminations
10th October 2025 - 3 days
From £199

As the well known seaside resort puts away the buckets and spades for the summer season, the famous illuminations are plugged in. Twinkling lights line the promenade bringing visitors from across the country. This 3 day break stays at the President Hotel which is ideally located on the seafront, less than a mile from Blackpool Tower and directly opposite the tram stop, making it the perfect place to explore the resort at your own leisure.
*Staying at the President Hotel, Blackpool
*2 nights bed and breakfast
*Return coach travel
*Plenty of free time in Blackpool
*Opportunity to see the Illuminations
*Hotel in great central location
*Porterage
Single room supplement £30
Newcastle City Break
18th October 2025 - 3 days
From £249

The vibrant city of Newcastle has a great mix of independent boutiques, high street names, malls and shopping centres. Along with museums, galleries, bars and restaurants there is something for everyone. Our hotel is in a great location just a few minutes ride by Metro into the city centre.
*2 nights bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn Jesmond
* Free time to explore this amazing city at your own pace
Single room supplement £90
Isle of Man
19th October 2025 - 5 days
From £519

Due to popular demand we return to the Isle of Man. Sat in the middle of the Irish Sea this beautiful island is awash with stunning scenery, a vibrant culture & an extensive history. Enjoy a journey on the longest narrow gauge steam line, sit back and relax as the beautiful Manx countryside passes you by.
Staying at the Chesterhouse Hotel Douglas
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Live entertainment on 2 nights
*Porterage
*Return ferry crossings Heysham to Douglas
*Journey on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
*Entry to The Great Laxey Wheel
*Excursions to Peel & Port Erin
*Free time in Douglas
Single room supplement £60
Yorkshire's Vibrant
Autumn Colours
19th October 2025 - 5 days
£579

Journey through the Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors National Park as the Autumn colours descend onto the Yorkshire scenery really showcasing the natural beauty of the area. Enjoy the seasonal back drop as you cruise along the Leeds and Liverpool canal. Afternoon tea will be provided whilst you sit back and relax. Step back in time with a ride on the North York Moors Railway that will escort you to the seaside town of Whitby.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Crowne Plaza Harrogate
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* 3 hour afternoon tea cruise with Skipton Boat Trips
* Pickering to Whitby journey on the North York Moors Railway
* Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
* Free time in Harrogate
* Excursions to Skipton & Whitby
* Leeds and York en route
* Porterage
Limited singles at no supplement
Turkey & Tinsel in
Eastbourne
3rd November 2025 - 5 days
From
£449

This year our Turkey & Tinsel starts with a trip to the coastal town of Eastbourne. As the town begins to prepare for the festive season the Best Western York Houses Hotels celebrations will be in full swing. This turkey and tinsel package includes in house entertainment, traditional Christmas dinner, afternoon teas and even a gift from Santa Claus.
This 5 day tours stays at the Best Western York House Hotel , Centrally located hotel
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Excursions to Lewes & Brighton
* Free time in Eastbourne
* Trips to Battle & Rye
* Quiz/Bingo on one evening
* Festive entertainment * Traditional Christmas dinner * Gift from Santa
* Free use of indoor swimming pool
* Porterage
Single room Supplement £70
Winter Warmer
in Wales
3rd November 2025 - 5 days
From
£399

Experience the magic of Snowdonia in it’s festive charm. See the quaint towns and villages decked out in their seasonal finery. Get in the festive spirit with a traditional Christmas dinner without the cooking and washing up. Enjoy festive entertainment and even a treasure hunt at the Celtic Royal Hotel.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Celtic Royal Hotel Caernarfon
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Punch or Mulled Wine reception on evening of arrival
* Tea, coffee and mince pies one afternoon
* Indoor treasure hunt * entertainment on 3 nights
* Complimentary use of hotels leisure facilities
* Free time in Caernarfon
* Excursion to Llandudno
* Porterage
Single room Supplement £100
NEW FOR 2025
Irish Country Music Weekend
7th November 2025 - 3 days
From £299

Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy the variety of foot tapping, sing-along irish music from the special guest entertainers
This 3 day holiday stays at the Grand Hotel - Blackpool. The hotel is situated on Blackpool's north promenade
* 2 nights - Breakfast and three course dinner
* Price includes 2 drinks vouchers per person per night reedemable in fuction room bar only
* Entertainment on Saturday afternoon
* Entertainment on Sunday Afternoon
* Included trip to Fleetwood Market
*Free time in Blackpool
* Hotel leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool , gymnasium, sauna and steam room - £2 charge to use facilities
Single room Supplement £50
Festive Joy
in the Trossachs
10th November 2025 - 5 days
1st December 2025 - 5 days
£279

Join us on this festive break in Aberfoyle. Enjoy Scottish celebrations with this full Turkey & Tinsel package designed to get you in the festive spirit.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Rob Roy Hotel
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Themed meals such as Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
*Hogmanay & New Years Day celebrations
*Included trip to The Kelpies & Stirling
*Optional trips to Perth & Edinburgh (£14pp per trip)
*Porterage
Limited singles at no supplement
Thursford Christmas
Spectacular
11th November 2025 - 2 days
From £205

We return for another year to the largest Christmas Show in the UK. Talented performers take to the stage to provide world class entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Staying at the Heacham Manor Hotel
*1 night dinner, bed & breakfast
*Free time in Springfields Outlet
*Entry to the show
Early booking is strongly advised
Single room supplement £20
Festival of Light
at Longleat
14th November 2025 - 4 days
From £459

The Longleat Festival wows visitors year after year. The grounds of Longleat are transformed into an illuminated marvel as hundreds of lanterns and digital displays light up the beautiful grounds. The county of Somerset is home to spectacular countryside, an abundance of history & culture, providing the perfect back drop to this stunning tour.
This 4 day holiday stays at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol City Centre
*3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Entry to the Festival of light at Longleat
*Free time in Bristol
*Excursion to Bath
*Royal Leamington Spa & Loughborough en route
*Porterage
Single room supplement £90
Festive Delight
on the Isle of Wight
17th November 2025 - 5 days
£429

Escape the hustle & bustle of the festive period & relax into island life. At the Royal Esplanade Hotel the seasonal celebrations will be in full swing. All kicking off with a sherry and mince pie reception, traditional Christmas dinner without the washing up. Dig out your dancing shoes ready for the live entertainment at the hotel, Santa may even make a special appearance.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Royal Esplanade Hotel
⦁ 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
⦁ Return ferry crossings - Portsmouth to Fishbourne
⦁ Welcome sherry and mince pie reception
⦁ Traditional Christmas dinner on one evening
⦁ Live entertainment
⦁ Visit to Isle of Wight Pearl & Godshill
⦁ Entry to Osborne House & Carisbrooke Castle
⦁ Free time in Ryde
⦁ Porterage
Limited singles at no supplement
Lancashire Festive
Foodie Knees Up
21st November 2025 - 4 days
from £399

Indulge in this pre Christmas break with a difference. Spread the seasonal cheer with visits to a Christmas Mansion & a Christmas Market all wrapped up in festive food, drinks & entertainment.
This 4 day holiday stays at the Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
*3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
* Quiz night
* Christmas Lunch Party at Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village
* Free time at Chester Christmas Market
* Entry to the Christmas Market at Tatton Park
* Free time in Manchester & Pontefract
*Porterage
Single room supplement £90
NEW FOR 2025
Potters Five Lakes
24th November 2025 - 5 days
From £599

Join us for this all inclusive 5 day holiday to the fabulous Five Lakes Resort
* 4 nights - 3 meals plus a late night snack each day
*Popular brands of drinks plus tea and coffee
* Daytime entertainment
* West End quality entertainment
* Sports & activities
* Trips to Colchester and Lavenham
Single room Supplement £100
Thursford Christmas
Spectacular
25th November 2025 - 2 days
from £205

If you love a good entertaining variety show then the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is just for you. Featuring a host of talented performers, some of which are direct from London’s West End, it is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme.
Included in your tour cost:
*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at Heacham Manor Hotel
*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular
*Free time in Springfields Shopping Outlet
Early booking is strongly advised
Single room supplement £20
Olde Festive Charm of
Durham & Beamish
28th November 2025 - 4 days
from £429
See the beautiful city of Durham in all its festive glory with this seasonal trip. Experience Christmases of years gone by at Beamish where you will find homes decorated as they would have been 50+ years ago. Sample the festive food displays and you may even see old St Nic wondering around the museum.
This 4 day holiday stays at the Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
*3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Entry to Durham Cathedral
*Entry to Beamish Living Museum of the North
*Free time in Durham
*Harrogate & Ripon en-route
*Free use of leisure facilities at the hotel
*Porterage
Single room supplement £90
RHS Wisley Glow
28th November 2025 - 3 days
from £299

Explore the stunning RHS Wisley as lights dazzle the night sky bringing a magical glow to the grounds. Explore the wonderous flower displays at Kew Gardens and explore the historic Cathedral city of Peterborough.
This 3 day holiday stays at the Federation House Leatherhead
* 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Entry to RHS Glow
* Entry to Kew Gardens
* Free time in Peterborough
* Free use of gym
* Porterage
Single room supplement £60
Thursford Christmas
Spectacular
4th December 2025 - 2 days
from £205

This variety packed show, featuring some great West End performers, is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme.
Included in your tour cost:
*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn Norwich Hotel
*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular
*Free time in Norwich
Early booking is strongly advised
Single room supplement £40
NEW FOR 2025
Festive Warners Break
8th December 2025 - 5 days
£499

Join us for this Festive Warners Break staying at Bodelwyddan Castle
* Excellant 5 day holiday full of festive cheer and entertainment
*Exclusively for Adults
* Christmas and New Year in one
* Trips to Mold and Llandudno
Limited singles without supplement
Thursford Christmas
Spectacular
11th December 2025 - 2 days
from £205

This variety packed show, featuring some great West End performers, is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme.
Included in your tour cost:
*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn Norwich Hotel
*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular
*Free time in Norwich
Early booking is strongly advised
Single room supplement £40
London Shopper
13th December 2025 - 2 days
from £199

Shop till you drop, this exciting city will be fully decked out in it's seasonal splendour ready for the christmas shoppers and tourists from all over the world
Included in your tour cost:
*One night bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel Hotel
*Free time in London
Single room supplement £80
Christmas in Aberfoyle
23rd December 2025 - 5 days
£519

Escape the stress of Christmas as we return to Aberfoyle. Imagine waking up Christmas morning at the foot of the Trossachs National Park surrounded by stunning Scottish scenery knowing someone else is in charge of the cooking.
This 5 day holiday stays at the Rob Roy Hotel, Aberfoyle
* 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
* Full Christmas Package which includes delicious seasonal foods, drinks & entertainment
* Free time in Edinburgh for the boxing day sales
* Tour of The Kelpies
Limited singles at no supplement
A Welsh Christmas
23rd December 2025 - 5 days
from £629

A warm welsh welcome awaits us at the Celtic Royal Hotel. Wake up to a traditional Christmas morning with a picturesque Snowdonian View. This tour offers plenty of festive treat & entertainment to make this Christmas one to remember.
This 5 day tour stays at the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Mulled wine reception on arrival
*Live entertainment each evening
*Indoor treasure hunt
*3 course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
*Bingo & Quiz after lunch
*Visit & gift from Santa
*Free time in Caernarfon
*Excursions to Betws -y - Coed & Llanberis
*Porterage
Single room supplement £120
Hogmanay In Aberfoyle
30th December 2025 - 5 days
from £529

Bring in New Year like the Scottish do, on this fabulous Hogmanay break. Join the staff at the Rob Roy Hotel celebrate the end of 2025 and raise a glass to 2026
This 5 day holiday stays at the Rob Roy Hotel, Aberfoyle
*4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
*Full New Years package including delicious food and drinks
*Entertainment at the hotel
*Visit to the Kelpies
Limited singles at no supplement