Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend Break in Bournemouth
Thursday 02 June 2022 - Sunday 05 June 2022 11:00
(3 nights)
From £279.00
Listed by Spice Thames Valley & Solent
Overview
Join us in this lovely seaside town to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, we will be staying at the 4* Mercure Bournemouth. Perched on East Cliff, the 4* Mercure Bournemouth is just 200 yards from Eastcliffe beach and a 5-minute walk from Bournemouth’s 7 miles of sandy beach. This newly refurbished Mercure hotel takes inspiration from the nearby Jurassic Coast, with subtle nautical design elements and a comfortable, contemporary atmosphere. All rooms include smart TVs and fast Wi-Fi, a sophisticated on-site brasserie, The Kraken bar and a great coffee shop serving freshly prepared beans from a local micro-roastery.
Arrive anytime on Thursday 2 June (which is a bank holiday.) Rooms will not be available until 3pm, but you may arrive early and leave your bags at reception so you can enjoy the area, before a welcome drinks reception in the early evening. The Queens birthday parade is due to be televised on this date, and we hope to watch it as part of the celebrations.
You may opt to dine at the Ibis that evening or make your own arrangements for dinner at one of the many bars and restaurants in the area, there are a good selection on Old Christchurch Rd 0.2 miles away. The hotel is just short walk from Bournemouth’s shops and restaurants.
The hotel has a beautiful garden where we will be holding our Garden Party on the Friday afternoon. The Garden Bar will be open and there will be games (Giant Jenga etc.) and there is cover if we are unlucky with the weather!
The Summer Barbeque party on the Saturday evening will be followed by a disco. There is a concert planned at Buckingham Palace that evening, so hopefully we will be able to catch some of that during the evening too.
On the Sunday check out is 11am, again you may leave your bags if you want to spend some more time exploring the local area before making your way home. We will be investigating the possibility of joining a Big Jubilee Lunch event on the Sunday, and maybe watching the televised pageant if at all possible.
There will be some free time over the weekend and nearer to the date, I will add some additional events (payable separately.)
Originally this break was booked for the 3* Ibis Styles, we have now been upgraded to the sister hotel, 4* Mercure Bournemouth for the same fantastic weekend. The photos shown are the new hotel
Includes
3 nights bed and breakfast (sole occ or double/ twin share)
Welcome drink on the Thursday
Garden Party Friday
Summer BBQ Party Saturday
services of your Spice Host
Extras
Meals other than breakfast all three days and the Garden Party and BBQ party food
Drinks at the Garden and BBQ parties
Any additional activities undertaken and booked separately (programme to be offfered nearer to the event)
Location & Itinerary
Breakfast each morning is included
Garden party food will be afternoon tea style (Sandwiches, wraps, cakes, scones, tea and coffee) The garden bar will also be open.
Saturday evening will be BBQ food (selection of salads, Burgers, chicken skewers,
ribs or sausages) there will be a full bar available.
If you choose the option to dine in the Ibis on the Thursday evening, it is very reasonably priced at £22 per head, for 3 courses. The sample menu (subject to change) is below.
They will require a pre-order closer to the event.
Sample Menu
Butternut squash soup, toasted pumpkin seeds
Smoked mackerel pâté, mixed leaves, horseradish, grilled sourdough
Pan-fried duck livers, onion chutney, charred pears
Slow roast celeriac steak, rosemary roasted crushed potato, peperonata, rocket
Char-grilled chicken breast, old Winchester mash, stem broccoli, sage jus
Baked fillet of salmon, miso poached potatoes, wilted greens, hollandaise
Mixed berry Eton mess
Lemon tartlet, berry coulis, raspberry sherbet
Dorset cheese plate, grapes, chutney, crackers
Travel & Stay
The Mercure Hotel boasts newly refurbished bedrooms, all ensuite.
Smart TV, and fast WiFi in all rooms
The Kraken Bar
Coffee Shop
The Green Room Brasserie
Large Gardens
Indoor Swimming pool
The hotel is a 15 minute walk (or 3 minute cab ride) from Bournemouth station. There is parking available at the hotel. They advertise a rate of £10 per day, but rarely charge according to trip advisor.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member (with EBD) 2 Parties + Accomodation - Twin/ | £279.00 | Sold Out |
| Member - 2 Parties + Accomodation - Twin/Double sh | £309.00 | Sold Out |
| Member (with EBD) 2 Parties + Accomodation - Sole | £443.00 | Sold Out |
| Member - 2 Parties + Accomodation - Sole Occ | £473.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest (with EBD) 2 Parties + Accomodation Twin/ Do | £309.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest - 2 Parties + Accomodation Twin/ Double shar | £339.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest (with EBD) 2 Parties + Accomodation - Sole O | £473.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest - 2 Parties + Accomodation - Sole Occ | £503.00 | Sold Out |
Booking Options
| Option | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner at the Ibis (Thursday 2nd) | £22.00 | Sold Out |
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