your essential christmas guide

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Welcome to this special Christmas themed
edition of HL Groups, your essential guide
to the UK’s top tourist destinations.
Inside you’ll discover all your
festive favourites, together with
a fantastic selection of brand
new options for Christmas
2017. We’ve got yet another HL
exclusive and as it involves a trip
to a brewery we’re pretty certain
it’s going to be a hit!
We’ll let you in on a few trade
secrets, as well as all the gossip
from the past few months, and Contents
of course you’ll find all those
products and packages that we
know do so well at this time of 5 HL Exclusive: Brewery Tour
we can do for you, including
year. 6 Right Royal Days Out
creating tailor-made packages,
This is just a sample of what’s give us a call on 020 8295 8 Christmas Cruises
available this Christmas. For 8385 or email adele.godden@ 10 Spectacular Light Shows
more information on what hospitalityline.co.uk
11 On the Road with HL
12 Theatre Packages
Why Hospitality Line?
13 Festive Sightseeing
• Heritage - Founded in 1992, you can be 14 Rates at a Glance
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Add on The Cutty Sark,
The Royal Observatory and River
Cruise
£23.50
Brewery Tour The Cutty Sark was the fastest
ship of her time and is now an
award-winning visitor attraction
A sure fire hit, groups will love this brand new in Greenwich. Visitors can tour
the recently refurbished and
and exclusive tour of one of Greenwich’s best
legendary ship, take the helm
breweries. at the ship’s wheel and join a
whole host of specially arranged
The ancient craft has gone through a huge resurgence in recent years
activities. 
and micro-breweries have never been more popular. This expert led
tour accommodates everyone from home-brewing aficionados to The Royal Observatory is located
beer-drinking enthusiasts. just around the corner. Groups
can straddle the Prime Meridian
Groups can discover just what goes into creating the perfect blend of
at the home of Greenwich Mean
flavours, how they evolve and how to properly analyse the taste. On
Time, where east meets west. For
top of a whole host of drinks and top tips on brewing the perfect beer,
those who enjoy discovering the
guests receive a goody bag packed full with tasty treats.
secrets of the universe, there is
Brewery Tour with Sandwich Buffet & Beer £34.00 nothing better than a visit to the
Planetarium. Feeling what it is like
Groups can continue the party inside the brewery following the tour. to land on Mars or see the birth
A tasty buffet awaits guests, as well as a pint or two! of a new star is truly a once in a
lifetime experience.
Brewery Tour and Local Meal £37.00
Alternatively, groups can head out into leafy, historic Greenwich
to a nearby local restaurant for a delicious selection of classic dishes.
bookings: [email protected] • [phone]
Right Royal Days Out
Kensington Palace and Tower of London Hampton Court Palace
Urban Café Festive and Lunch and Afternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea The Tower of London is steeped Celebrate a Tudor Christmas
in a rich history that is unmatched at Hampton Court Palace, one
This package is the best way for
anywhere else in the capital. of the most impressive royal
groups to immerse themselves in
Home to the Crown Jewels, the residencies in England. Groups
the history, art and romance of
Tower is itself one of London’s can immerse themselves in
one of London’s most impressive
most well regarded treasures. seasonal music, good food and
royal palaces over Christmas.
Visitors are treated to a thousand festivities while meeting the
There is no better time of year to
years of history as they walk in infamous Henry VIII. With live
marvel at its picturesque grounds
the footsteps of Kings, Queens, performances in spectacularly
which include the intricately
heroes and villains from William decorated courtyards, and dates
designed cradle walk and sunken
the Conqueror to the spies of the for the BBC Good Food Festival
garden, while the nearby Urban
Great War. soon to be announced, this
Café provides a tasty bite to eat
in the form of a festive afternoon A showpiece attraction experience really is perfect for
tea. throughout the year, it is at groups.
Christmas time that the Tower There’s an array of tasty festive
Kensington Palace can boast of
is truly at its best. Groups will treats to discover and culinary
being the birth place of Queen
be astounded by the wealth of demonstrations taking place
Victoria and the official London
exhibits, both inside and out, in the Tudor Kitchens that are
residence of the Duke and
of this world famous landmark. guaranteed to put a smile on
Duchess of Cambridge, not to
During the winter months, the guests’ faces. Top off a Christmas
mention being home to an array
addition of a specially prepared themed exploration of history at a
of beautiful paintings, sculptures
heart-warming lunch provides the nearby venue offering a delicious
and exhibits.
ideal ending to a winter’s day out afternoon tea served in a warm
£29.95
in London. and cosy atmosphere, ideal on a
£32.00 cold winter’s day.
£29.95
6 bookings: [email protected] • [phone]
Celebrate the festive season in style, among the great and good, past and present, of the British
Monarchy, gentry and clergy. All of these historic attractions and restaurants come into their own
during the winter months, fully embracing the themes that make this time of year so appealing for
young and old alike.
Canterbury Cathedral Hever Castle Eltham Palace, Hall
& Meal at Wildwood & Afternoon Tea Place and a Two
As the mother church of the Hever Castle during the festive Course Lunch
worldwide Anglican community, season is truly a sight to behold.
Eltham Palace dates back to
the seat of the Arch Bishop of Guests will discover beautifully
the 1300’s, but it’s the Art Deco
Canterbury and the focal point of decorated rooms, welcoming
‘masterpiece of design’ interior
Christmas celebrations for British log fires and twinkling Christmas
that takes visitors’ breaths away.
Christians, Canterbury Cathedral trees celebrating the traditions
There are glorious gardens to
requires no introduction. The city that we all know and love. Its
explore, designed by Isabelle Van
itself is a truly beautiful hub of panelled rooms house fine
Groeningen and at the nearby
history and religion, and nothing furniture, tapestries, antiques and
Hall Place, groups can discover
represents this better than the what is regarded by David Starkey
more winter-sun kissed grounds
wealth of exhibits on show inside as ‘one of the best collections of
and incredibly well-kept historic
the Cathedral. Tudor Portraits’.
rooms.
Pilgrims and visitors have made This is festive family fun at its
their way to Canterbury Cathedral finest. Hever Castle is what Visitors will love the quaint
since the Middle Ages. It remains every child wants a castle to be; courtyards and striking
one of the most visited places crenelated, moated and haunted! architecture. It’s not all ancient
in the country, and, just as While the children are meeting history either, the residence
importantly, a working, living Father Christmas the grown- played a vital role during WW2,
church and community. The ups can enjoy some relaxed which is explained in detail
restaurant Wildwood provides Christmas shopping and sample through a series of fascinating
groups with a great selection of some delicious festive food in exhibits. After an action packed
pizza, pasta and grills that have the restaurants. There’re even day, groups can tuck into a hearty
proved extremely popular with more delicacies to try during an British meal to warm both body
groups since its launch. It’s not to afternoon tea at a nearby venue. and soul.
be missed! £29.50 £34.00
£21.00
bookings: [email protected] • [phone]
CHRISTMAS CRUISES
A Cockney Thames Christmas Sail With Santa
Christmas Cruise Lunch Cruise
Take to the Thames for a truly
special festive sailing with Santa.
This HL exclusive provides a With so many options in London,
As your group cruises through the
truly authentic taste of London. choosing a way to celebrate can
heart of the city, the grown-ups
Guests will love celebrating the be overwhelming. A themed
can enjoy a glass of mulled wine
festive season the Cockney way, river cruise offers something
and a mince pie while there’s a
while cruising right through completely different to the usual
soft drink and Christmas cookie
the heart of the city. Groups meals and parties, by providing
for the children, as well as a gift
can expect a knees-up, flag- a spectacular backdrop to the
from Santa for each child to take
waving atmosphere, with live festivities. Groups will love
home as a memento of their
entertainment keeping the party setting sail through the city while
cruise.
going ensuring there really is enjoying a specially prepared
never a dull moment. Christmas lunch. A wonderful time is shared by all
aboard this themed cruise. What
In keeping with the day’s theme, Guests really do get the best of
better way is there to embrace all
groups can tuck into a classic both worlds. Spectacular views
the magic of the festive season
dish of pie and mash, creating a of London’s famous landmarks
than with delicious seasonal
Cockney Christmas experience combined with traditional festive
food, stunning views and even an
that the whole family can fare and entertainment create
appearance from the man himself
enjoy. Dates are still available the perfect environment. Lunch
– Santa!
in November, so act now to cruises are ideal for inclusions in
ensure your group’s place at this packages or just for those tight on £22.00
showpiece event. time looking to celebrate in style.
£38.50 £35.00 Sun - Wed
£42.00 Thur - Sat
8 bookings: [email protected] • [phone]
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Blenheim Palace Lights Kew Garden Lights
and Christmas Lunch and Festive Afternoon Tea
Visitors can immerse themselves in the magic of Christmas at Kew is a magical time of the year.
Christmas by following a trail along winding paths, Guided by snowflakes, the one mile glittering trail
beside tranquil waters and through extraordinary winds its way through the world famous botanic
parkland. They can discover the scented Fire Garden, gardens during a magical after dark experience.
Christmas trees that sing, a lake aglow with brightly- Wander between glowing waterside reflections,
lit boats and dancing fountain jets. Gaze on in awe illuminated fountains and grand glasshouses as
as the woodland across the Great Lake springs to life Kew’s iconic architecture and unique tree canopies
in time to much-loved Christmas music. are brought to life drenched in Christmas colour.
The discovery trail has been specially designed for Groups can then unwind at their leisure over a
visitors of all ages to enjoy, as the fairy-lit arbour and delicious afternoon tea. What could be better than
the lakeside boathouse become a temporary home devouring an amazing selection of artisan teas, cakes
for Santa Claus. After the spectacular light show, and finger sandwiches as well as warm oven baked
it’s time for a specially created seasonal meal at a scones and home-made cookies during the ultimate
nearby traditional pub. afternoon indulgence?
£27.00 (Peak) - £32.00 (Off Peak) - £30.00
10 bookings: [email protected] • [phone]