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Join our Travel Club and enjoy a great range of short breaks and days out with a difference across the UK and Europe!
REAL Socialising is one of the friendliest travel clubs you will find in South-East Kent.
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We offer an annual calendar of events, days out with a difference and great value short breaks, as well as ticket-only events. We include complimentary days out as part of our short breaks. If those days out involve visiting places of interest, we pass on group rates directly to you!
We welcome suggestions for new places to visit from our members too…if you’ve experienced a really great place, then tell us about it, we love to plan visits to new places and share with our members.
We can only confirm our excursions subject to reaching the minimum number of people booking, so please help spread the word and we hope to see you for some REAL Socialising soon!
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Thursford Spectacular 2026!
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A true ‘spectacular’ with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians; many of whom are West End performers; the 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety!
We didnt want to mention ‘Christmas’ this early in the year, but with confirmations required for the hotel and tickets around mid-year, we have to put on sale sooner rather than later……register for the room type you require (so1 twin or double if for 2 people) and deposits and payment dates will be notified when we have received sufficient interest to confirm.
You will enjoy two days and one night bed, breakfast and evening meal at the elegant Dukes Head Hotel in Kings Lynn. Day 1, travel to Kings Lynn and check into the Dukes
You will enjoy two days and one night bed, breakfast and evening meal at the elegant Dukes Head Hotel in Kings Lynn. Day 1, travel to Kings Lynn and check into the Dukes Head. Plenty of time ahead to do some exploration of Kings Lynn, the hotel is centrally located in Tuesday Market Place and close to the River (Great Ouse), great for an afternoon walk or enjoy some retail therapy with the high street on the door step! Get yourself ready for the evening ahead as a 3 course evening meal is included in the price.
Day 2, after breakfast, enjoy a final couple of hours in Kings Lynn before we transfer to Thursford for this very popular Christmas Spectacular. Once on site, there is time to enjoy lunch pre show, and to shop in the festive themed gift shop. After the show you can visit the other festive attractions on site with Santa’s Magical Journey and Enchanted Journey of Light (reduced rate entry tickets are available on production of your Thursford ticket) and then its take your seat for your homebound
journey!Thursford Spectacular Show, executive coach and half board @ £205pp based on two sharing – single supplement +£30
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email info@realsocialising.co.ukWe have some tickets that are on the centre raised seating section, these carry a £6 supplement, so let us know if you wish to book these. (first come first served), but all tickets are centre section and all have great views of the stage and show
Pick-up points: Ashford, Hythe, Folkestone & Cheriton, Maidstone and North Kent on request
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AMAZING AMSTERDAM 'Lights Action'
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Join this great 4-day 3-night, Winter 2026 break in the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam.
This is a ‘do as you please break’ coincides with the annual Amsterdam Light Festival and 2026 will be its 15th year. https://amsterdamlightfestival.com/en
Staying at the 4* Leonardo Royal Amsterdam Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. The hotel provides the ideal base for further exploration of this amazing City being a few minutes walk from the Overamstel metro station that takes you into the heart of Amsterdam in a few minutes. During the day, work your way through some of *Amsterdam’s ‘must see and do’s’, perhaps the Van Gogh and Rijksmuseum, Museum, Anne Frank House amongst many others! *Pre booking advised for Amsterdam places of interest once our tour is confirmed.
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email viv@realsocialising.co.uk
Cost per person for 2 sharing a twin or double room £349 : Ditto for a triple room £339pp : Solo occupancy £349 + £160 – click the link below to read morehttps://www.realsocialising.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AMAZING-AMSTERDAM-LIGHTS-ACTION-28-NOV-TO-1-DEC-2026-1.pdf
Download info FlyerPick ups: Cheriton, Folkestone, Hythe, with Ashford TBC subject to Check in times. Travel by Eurotunnel.
£349 based on 2 sharing twin/double room
£339pp triple share , single supp + £160
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FESTIVE ESCAPE TO YORKSHIRE
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jOIN US FOR 4-DAY FESTIVE ESCAPE TO YORKSHIRE.
Staying at the 3* Cairn Hotel Harrogate, there are options for days out including a visit to York with its Festive Market in full swing, we are also offering optional extras including the York Panto and visit to Harewood House dressed ready for Christmas.
Amazing value at £295 half board.
Limited number of single rooms at £40+pp
Double room for single use at +£90 for the duration of stay
£25 non refundable deposit unless sold on
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email info@realsocialising.co.ukEarly bird york Panto £22 book by 1st March (13.00 lunchtime show rest up ready for the afternoon exploring
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Pick up points: Cheriton Post Office, Folkestone Bus Station, Red Lion Square Hythe, Ashford Park Street.
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Paris on the Seine – 18-21 March 2027
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### REAL Socialising are pleased to offer you an exceptional 4-day break to Paris, staying on the Croisi Europe MS Botticelli moored on the River Seine in the heart of Paris
Cost £545pp Main Deck Cabin – solo occupancy + £180 and upper deck cabin + £75pp
*OUR PRICE IS BASED ON EXCHANGE RATES AS AT 8-1-26 AND ASSUMED RISE IN TRANSPORT COSTS INCLUDING EUROTUNNEL WHOSE 2027 SCHEDULE IS NOT YET PUBLISHED. SHOULD THERE BE A DRAMATIC CHANGE + / - WE WILL NOTIFY YOU – SUBJECT TO INTEREST WE WILL REQUEST A £75 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT 10-3-26
Book online @ www.realsocialising.co.uk Or email info@realsocialising.co.ukThe break includes executive coach travel and Eurotunnel. On board accommodation on the MS Botticelli; all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day – drinks included on board (excluding special cards) – double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom – excursions as below – “Titi Parisien” cabaret show – cruise through Paris by night – assistance from Croisi’s onboard multi-lingual representative – welcome cocktail – gala dinner – onboard entertainment.
EXCURSIONS: Day 2: Morning, panoramic guided tour of Paris by coach. Discover the renowned sights and attractions of this magnificent city. In the afternoon, you’ll be free to explore Paris on your own. Depending on water levels, cruising may take place during the Gala evening and dinner.
Day 3: Enjoy a guided tour of the old Montmartre. Located at the very heart of this 19th century village, the Sacré Coeur Basilica has remained one of the favourite models for all-time painters, sculptors and poets alike. Enjoy free time in Paris in the afternoon. With the boat docked a few minutes’ walk from the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadéro gardens, it is easy to visit Paris at your leisure. Evening cruise subject to water levels.
Day 4: Enjoy breakfast and disembark; Bags can be loaded but you can enjoy the day self exploring Paris, or subject to confirmation on coach timings, we may be able to offer a transfer to the Palace of Versaille where you can enjoy the day. When this excursion is confirmed, Tickets can be purchased from www.versailles-palace-ticket.com/en# (Euro 84.75)
Pick ups: Cheriton, Folkestone, Hythe, with Ashford TBC subject to Check in times. Travel by Eurotunnel.
Passports should be valid for at least 3 months on day of return. Please be mindful of any changes at Border Control due to new systems coming into place.
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NB: We cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen circumstances that might alter our travel times or channel crossing method. Payment becomes non refundable after a certain point as suppliers will have been forward paid. Travel Insurance is essential to cover all circumstances. Thank you for your understanding.
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