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What the Dickens is going on at Mill Rythe Holiday Village?

Classic and contemporary festive favourites top the bill at Away Resorts holiday park – one of the original 1940s holiday camps

Is all the doom and global about the prospect of a double-dip recession making you feel more like Ebenezer Scrooge then Bob Cratchit at the thought of organising Christmas for all the family this year?

Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Hayling Island, one of the original 1940s Sunshine Camp and film set for British sitcom Hi-de-Hi, has a selection of affordable, Christmas-themed breaks for all the family with entertainment provided by the resort’s Showcast team, which includes leading lady Jenna Lee-James, who has played the female lead in the original cast of We Will Rock You and the narrator in productions of Joseph alongside Lee Mead and Gareth Gates.

Over the last year, park owners Away Resorts has invested a £1 million in refurbishing all accommodation and facilities, while maintaining the retro feel of this 1940s camp with the original chalet-style accommodation and this Christmas looks set to boost a mix of classic and contemporary-style breaks for the festive season, including:

A four-night, full-board Christmas Festive Break for all the family
For the ultimate in festive celebrations, this four-night break from December 23 will have all the glitz and glamour of Christmas with lots of extras including the Mill Rythe Entertainment Team dressed in traditional costume from Charles Dickens's Christmas Carol welcoming all guests with a serving of roast chestnuts.
On Christmas Eve, there will be carol concerts and Children’s Christingles and of course the popular countdown to Christmas Day. On Christmas Day, Father Christmas arrives in person down the chimney live on stage with a sack load of presents for all the children. During the day, a classic Christmas movie will be screed along with mulled wine or mulled cider and mince pies. There is also a huge family Wii challenge on a giant screen. Boxing Day celebrations include an evening party and fancy dress.
Adult prices are £319 and children start at £79.75

Two-night, full-board Betwixmas Break for all the family
So you’ve spent Christmas with the in-laws, now it’s time for you and the kids to have some fun.
Escape to Mill Rythe’s Betwixmas Break Great for some relaxation and enjoy the great entertainment provided by the Mill Rythe Showcast team and live resident band. Plus all drinks are £1.50 between 6.30pm and 10pm each evening.
Adults pay £139 for two nights and children from £34.75 for two

Four-night New Year Break from £772 for a family of four
Starting the New Year party on 30 December while still keeping the festive spirit alive with lots of entertainment provided by the Mill Rythe Showcast entertainment team.
On New Year's Eve, the Mill Rythe chefs pull out all of the stops and put on a fabulous Gala Buffet for everyone to enjoy. After dinner the party atmosphere will build all the way through the night as the countdown to new year begins and the confetti canons explode. The dancing and celebrations continue on into the early hours.
Adults pay £329 or children start from £77

Away Resorts managing director Carl Castledine says: "This year has been an exciting one for us at Mill Rythe, with all the investment in the accommodation and facilities, and the new entertainment team helping to really put the park on the map as a fabulous place to enjoy a great British family holiday. The festive season is going to be a busy one for us, and we have a lot planned for 2012, including Diamond Jubilee breaks, a Vera Lynn tribute and Olympic specials."

Take a look at www.mill-rythe.com for more info.