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BUXTON FESTIVAL HOLIDAY
16 July -3 nights

'If you love opera as it should be seen and heard, I respectfully suggest you hasten to Buxton…….' This quote from Music Web is typical of the plaudits Buxton Festival has received, and of the satisfaction expressed by both critics and the general public for the 2007 season under the new artistic director Andrew Greenwood. In 2008 the Festival will continue with its tradition of presenting lesser known works in scintillating productions.

The package includes the Festival's three opera productions, Handel's Samson, Lortzing's The Poacher and a British operatic triple billing of Holst's Savitri and The Wandering Scholar with Vaughan Williams' Riders to the Sea. There are three daily coach transfers to the Festival to enable visitors to attend any combination of events during the day and to relax and enjoy the wonderful facilities at the Moorside Grange Hotel and Spa. There will be a special group evening meal on July 16 in Buxton before the opera. Transfers from Macclesfield station are available on arrival and departure (extra cost), and holiday extensions are possible. If preferred clients may also use their own car for transfers to Buxton.

The Moorside Grange Hotel is wonderfully situated in open Peak District countryside only a short distance from Buxton. Leisure facilities include a 18m swimming pool, spa area with gym, squash and tennis courts and 9 hole Pitch n' Putt course. The bedrooms are well-equipped and comfortable. The Courtyard Restaurant offers elegant surroundings for a relaxed evening meal, whilst the bar provides more informal, lighter food options.

Wednesday July 16
We transfer late afternoon by coach to Buxton for a welcome dinner and Festival greeting at the historic Old Hall Hotel. This evening we see Handel's Samson. Transfers to the hotel after the performance.

Thursday July 17
There will be a full programme of events at Buxton today, including a morning talk by an eminent public or literary figure and a daytime recital, concert or opera (at additional cost). Transfers are available at appropriate times during the day. This evening's included Festival production is the Holst/Vaughan Williams triple bill.

Friday July 18
Today's included performance is the rare comic opera by Lortzing The Poacher. There will be further optional performances during the day. Alternatively spend the afternoon at the beautiful house and grounds of Lyme Park (scene of filming of the television version of Pride and Prejudice).

The price of this holiday is £340pp sharing a twin bedded room. This includes three nights in the Moorside Grange Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, coach transfers, one evening meal, top price stalls seats for three operas (circle seats on request, supplement £9 per ticket) and the on-site services of a Grosvenor Travel representative. Single room supplement £55. Additional night on 15 July £38pp in a twin, or £55 in a single. Additional services (eg train station transfers) available on request. Deposit to be paid at time of booking £180pp. Details of additional daytime events will be forwarded as soon as known together with details of the Lyme Park excursion.