2013 Weekend Break Packages

Don’t miss a minute of the drama with our exclusive Weekend Break packages.

For one long weekend, the greatest crime writing authors gather in one luxurious hotel. It sounds like the perfect set-up for an Agatha Christie novel. And yet in all the sex, violence and corruption crime authors excel at (and that’s just in the bar) there’s always a surprising twist: crime authors are some of the nicest people you’ll meet! Join us for a weekend you won’t forget.

Weekend Break Packages include:
  • 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation (18, 19 & 20 July 2013).
  • Weekend Rover Ticket with access to all Festival events, from the Award event on Thursday evening to the last event on Sunday (excluding the Dinner event on Saturday evening), delicious lunches at The Old Swan Hotel on the Friday and Saturday and a complimentary Festival Goody Bag.

Booking is now open for 2013 Weekend Break Packages.

Secure your place today! To book, call the Festival Office on 01423 562303.

Festival Venue – Old Swan Hotel

The Old Swan is the main venue for 2013 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival events. The hotel dates back to 1840 and is set within five acres of beautiful gardens at both the front and to the rear. Most famous for the ‘disappearance’ of Agatha Christiein 1926, the hotel retains the air of cool sophistication and style.

The hotel has 136 luxuriously decorated bedrooms overlooking the town or the peaceful hotel gardens and free car parking for 175 cars. It sits in the centre of the spa town of Harrogate, nestling just off the beautiful Valley Gardens and the cosmopolitan chic of the Montpellier Quarter.

Weekend Break Packages with 3 nights accommodation at The Old Swan Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £439 per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at The Old Swan Hotel are priced at £489 per person.

The Crown Hotel
With a history spanning over 300 years the Crown Hotel Harrogate is experienced in looking after guests. After a multi-million pound refurbishment programme, the hotel has created a contemporary environment which complements its historic architecture and pays homage to its heritage as a great town centre property.

Placed just a couple of minutes’ walk from the Harrogate International Centre, Turkish Baths, Betty’s Tea Rooms and the picturesque town centre with its antique stores, Victorian arcades and boutique shops the Crown Hotel Harrogate is the perfect location for a weekend away.

Weekend Break Packages with 3 nights accommodation at The Crown Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £429 per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Single accommodation packages at The Crown Hotel are priced at £559/ £479 per person.

The Majestic Hotel
Charming and elegant, the Majestic Hotel exudes sophistication and basks in Victorian heritage. Set in 8 acres of grounds, surrounded by boutiques and antique shops, The Majestic is renowned for its true Yorkshire hospitality. Perfect for those travelling by car, the hotel has 250 on site car parking spaces available at a charge of £3.50 per day.

Set in the heart of the bustling spa town of Harrogate, The Majestic is just five minutes stroll away from the Festival venue the Old Swan Hotel. Prices start from £399 per person, based on two people in a double/twin room with three nights bed and English breakfast accommodation, including a pass to all Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival events*. Single accommodation packages at The Majestic Hotel are priced at £479/£459 per person.

The Yorkshire Hotel  
The Yorkshire Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, opposite the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms. The hotel is just a short three minute walk away from Harrogate train station and less than five minutes walk away from the festival venue, The Old Swan Hotel. With an elegant Victorian exterior, the Yorkshire Hotel provides modern amenities and fresh, contemporary interior decor. This central hotel has 80 en-suite bedrooms, many of which have impressive views of the main urban ’old town’ of Harrogate. The hotel boasts the stylish HG1 Brasserie & Bar, a contemporary restaurant offering excellent food in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. 35 free car parking spaces are available and free wi-fi internet access is available throughout.

2013 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at The Yorkshire Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £379 per person based on two people sharing twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at The Yorkshire Hotel are priced at £429 per person and all rooms are double/twin as standard.

Holiday Inn Hotel
The Holiday Inn is a spacious hotel with an enviable position in the heart of this historic spa town, an easy level five minute walk from the Festival venue at the Old Swan Hotel. You’ll find a traditional Yorkshire welcome when you arrive at this modern and incredibly stylish hotel.

As an additional benefit, single travellers staying at the Holiday Inn enjoy a double or twin room as standard at no extra cost. The hotel also offers free accommodation for children under 16 when sharing a room with 2 adults. Use of the Academy leisure club is available complimentary to hotel guests. Located adjacent to the International Centre, limited on site car parking is available at a charge of £5.00 per day.

2013 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £379 per person based on two people sharing twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at the Holiday Inn are priced at £429 per person and all rooms are double/twin as standard.

Cairn Hotel
The 3 Star AA Cairn Hotel was built during Harrogate’s period as a Spa Town when people came from far and wide to take the waters. Carefully modernised, grand original features still welcome you to this charming Victorian hotel.

Located only a short 5 minute walk from the centre of town, and close to the Festival venue the Old Swan Hotel, if you are looking for value for money The Cairn Hotel is a perfect choice for your stay in Harrogate.

2013 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at the Cairn Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £369 per person based on two people sharing twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at the Cairn Hotel are priced at £429/£409 per person.

NEW FOR 2013! Studley Hotel

Located on Swan Road in Harrogate, a minute’s walk from the Festival venue and close to the beautiful Valley Gardens, the spa and boutique shops. this independent AA 4-star hotel is friendly and welcoming.

Guests are provided with complimentary wireless and wired Internet access and free use of the St George Health Club facilities, which include spa bath, swimming pool, sauna and steam room. All of the spacious en suite rooms at The Studley have satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities and comfortable beds. Some rooms have views of the Mercer Gallery and the Valley Gardens.

Prices start from £499 per person, based on two people in a double/twin room with three nights bed and English breakfast accommodation, including a pass to all Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival events*. Single accommodation packages at the Studley Hotel, with all rooms double as standard, are priced at £579 per person.

NEW for 2013! The White Hart

The White Hart Hotel is one of the finest hotels in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and has been welcoming visitors to Harrogate for over 200 years.

Occupying a beautiful detached Georgian manor house, the White Hart Hotel in Harrogate is located in the heart of the towns antiques quarter. The hotel comprises 53 bedrooms, 9 conference rooms and parking for over 50 vehicles at only £5.00 per car, per night. The White Hart has its own tea room and Brasserie offers an informal dining experience serving 2AA rosette food in the heart of Harrogate.

2013 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at the White Hart and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £389 per person based on two people sharing twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at the White Hart are priced at £469 per person and all rooms are double/twin as standard.

(* prices exclude Creative Thursday and the Dinner on the Saturday evening of the Festival).

For bookings, price details and further information on the options available:

Tel: +44 (0)1423 562303
Email: crime@harrogate-festival.org.uk

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Alternative Accommodation Options

If the above options are not quite what you’re looking for, take a look at our Alternative Accommodation Options page for more recommendations on the best places to stay in and around Harrogate.