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Christmas on the Isle of Wight

Enjoy a traditional Christmas break on the Isle of Wight, combining festive hospitality, seasonal entertainment and beautiful island scenery. Based in the seaside town of Ryde, this relaxing holiday includes Christmas lunch, evening entertainment and visits to some of the Isle of Wight's most charming locations.

Royal Esplanade Hotel, Ryde ***

Situated on Ryde's attractive seafront overlooking the Solent, the Royal Esplanade Hotel enjoys a superb central location close to the beach, pier and town centre. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, welcoming hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for a festive Isle of Wight holiday. Enjoy sea views from many public areas, regular entertainment and easy access to the island's attractions.

Price Includes

Return ferry crossings
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Tea/coffee on arrival
Tea/coffee after dinner
Traditional Christmas lunch
Festive buffet on Boxing Day
Carol singers on arrival day
Christmas party night with DJ
Evening festive entertainment throughout
Coach excursions to Newport, scenic island tour, Shanklin and Sandown

Please note: The festive programme and entertainment schedule are based on the hotel's previous Christmas programme and may be subject to change.

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.

Day 1

Cross by ferry to the Isle of Wight. Continue to Ryde and our hotel where tea, coffee and carol singers provide a festive welcome before dinner and evening entertainment.

Day 2

Christmas Eve
Enjoy a scenic island tour through picturesque villages and countryside, with time in Newport to browse the shops or relax in a café. Return to the hotel for dinner and festive entertainment.

B, D

Day 3

Christmas Day
A leisurely morning to relax and enjoy the festive atmosphere at the hotel. Later, gather with fellow guests for a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Spend the afternoon at leisure before dinner and a fun Christmas quiz in the evening.

B, L, D

Day 4

Boxing Day
Visit Shanklin and Sandown before returning for a festive buffet and evening entertainment.

B, D

Day 5

Following breakfast, we make our return ferry crossing before continuing home with fond memories of a wonderful Christmas on the Isle of Wight.

B=Breakfast Included, L=Lunch Included, D=Dinner Included

Celebrate Christmas somewhere special with this festive coach holiday to the beautiful Isle of Wight. Staying at the welcoming Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde, this holiday combines seasonal entertainment, traditional Christmas celebrations and scenic island excursions.

The Isle of Wight is a wonderful destination at any time of year, but during the festive season it takes on a particularly charming atmosphere. Coastal views, peaceful countryside and attractive villages provide the perfect setting for a relaxing Christmas break.

Based in the popular seaside town of Ryde, guests can enjoy easy access to the town's esplanade, Victorian architecture, shops and cafés. The hotel's seafront position offers wonderful views across the Solent towards the mainland.

Included excursions showcase some of the island's most loved destinations. Visit Godshill, one of the Isle of Wight's prettiest villages, famous for its traditional cottages, historic church and quaint tearooms. Enjoy stunning coastal scenery at Alum Bay, home to the iconic Needles rock formations and colourful cliffs.

Explore the traditional seaside resorts of Shanklin and Sandown, where attractive promenades and coastal scenery provide a relaxing day out. The quieter winter season allows visitors to appreciate the island's beauty without the summer crowds.

Back at the hotel, enjoy a programme of festive entertainment including carol singers, Christmas music, live entertainment and a traditional Christmas lunch. The combination of festive celebrations, comfortable accommodation and scenic excursions makes this a wonderful way to spend Christmas with like-minded travellers.

Whether you're looking to avoid the stress of hosting Christmas at home or simply want to enjoy a festive getaway, this Isle of Wight Christmas holiday offers the perfect balance of relaxation, celebration and exploration.

Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.

Name	Address	Times
Barking	Station Parade, IG11 8TU	Failed View
Barkingside	Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA	Failed View
Basildon	Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon	Failed View
Brentwood	Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman	Failed View
Chalkwell Park	Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road	Failed View
Chelmsford Victoria Road	Victoria Road CM1 1JR	Failed View
Collier Row	White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ	Failed View
Corringham Town Centre	Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY	Failed View
Cranham	Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park	Failed View
Dagenham	Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS	Failed View
Hadleigh Church	Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby	Failed View
Harold Wood	Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR	Failed View
Hockley Spa	Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library	Failed View
Hornchurch	Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant	Failed View
Hutton	Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub	Failed View
Ilford	Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA	Failed View
Palace Theatre	Palace Theatre Bus Stop	Failed View
Pitsea	Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea	Failed View
Princess Rd, Rayleigh	Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot)	Failed View
Queensway	Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema)	Failed View
Rayleigh High Street	Rayleigh High Street, Bus Stop by Kings Fish&Chips	Failed View
Rayleigh Stn	Rayleigh Railway Station	Failed View
Rochford Market Square	West Street, Rochford Market Square	Failed View
Romford	St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall	Failed View
Sadlers Farm	Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road	Failed View
Shenfield Stn	Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank	Failed View
Southchurch Library	Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd	Failed View
Sun Corner	Sun Corner London Road - Billericay	Failed View
Thames Drive	Thames Drive Bus Stop	Failed View
The Elms	Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea	Failed View
The Oak Grays	The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays	Failed View
Thorpe Bay Stn	Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station)	Failed View
Thurrock Services,	Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG	Failed View
Upminster	Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ	Failed View
Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd	Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road	Failed View
Wickford	Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford	Failed View
Woodford Green	Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU	Failed View