Shearings expands ‘Mini-Breaks’ Collection

Following the launch of Shearings’ ‘Direct-Route Mini-Breaks’ last autumn, the fully escorted coach tour company has expanded the collection.

It is adding five new ‘Music & Theatre Breaks’ and ‘Event Getaways’.

In addition, more dates have been added to some of the launch tours.

The three-day UK Mini-Breaks were introduced as an alternative to the classic, escorted coach tours Shearings is noted for.

The Mini-Breaks offer shorter journey times, with limited stops along the way and no change of coach at an interchange.

All breaks are still fully escorted.

The five brand-new tours all include return coach travel with regional joining points, and hotel accommodation with breakfast and evening meals as detailed.

The new tours are:

Mamma Mia! The Party and London 3 days from £349pp (single supplement from £59pp)

The highlight of this weekend tour is tickets for Mamma Mia! The Party at the O2. The show is performed around the audience, whilst they enjoy a four-course meal in a Greek taverna setting. There’s also free time to explore London and, on departure morning, there’s a stop in central London before the direct journey home.

A Real Festive Treat: Carols at the Royal Albert Hall 3 days from £249pp (single supplement from £59pp)

This pre-Christmas Mini-Break in the capital includes tickets to the famous annual Carols at the Royal Albert Hall concert. Staying in London, there’s also ample free time to enjoy the sights go Christmas shopping.

Dancing Queens: See Mamma Mia! The Musical in Manchester 3 days from £289pp (single room supplement from £79pp)

This weekend tour includes tickets for a matinee performance of Mamma Mia! The Musical in Manchester and there’s free time to explore the city.

Waverley Paddle Steamer and Tower Bridge Experience 3 days from £269pp (single supplement from £59pp)

The highlight of this Mini-Break in London is a trip down the Thames, from London’s Tower Pier to Southend on Sea in Essex, on board the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley Paddle Steamer. An iconic sight along the way is Tower Bridge, which opens to allow the steamer to pass. There’s also free time to enjoy attractions of the capital, as well as the seaside in Southend.

Coronation Street ‘Meet a Star’ Experience 3 days from £279pp (single room supplement from £99pp)

This Mini-Break is a must for all avid fans. It includes a 90-minute guided tour of the set of Coronation Street with a chance to walk the cobbles and see the Rovers Return, the Kabin, Webster’s Garage, Petals Flower Shop and Roy’s Rolls.  The highlight of the tour is the chance to meet one of the cast members in person. With departures in November and December, the itinerary also includes a visit to Manchester’s Christmas market, one of the UK’s biggest festive events.

Popular Mini-Breaks with new dates added include ABBA Voyage: A Night of Pop Hits; Elvis Evolution: The King in London; and Behind the Scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

Shearings’ head of retail sales, Ashley Dellow said: “We’re really pleased with the reaction following the launch of the ‘Direct-Route Mini-Breaks’, already adding new tours and increasing frequencies to meet the demand.”

As well as ‘Music & Theatre Breaks’ and ‘Event Getaways’, the ‘Direct-Route Mini-Breaks’ collection also includes a choice of ‘Weekends Away’ and ‘Short Stays’.

Both feature shorter durations of Shearings’ classic tours.

In addition to coach travel, hotel, breakfast and evening meals, there’s an excursion, such as a cruise or railway journey, included in the price.

Currently, any Shearings tour can be booked with a £25 deposit per person.