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.

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

Weekend Break Packages include:

• 3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation (19, 20 & 21 July).

• 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, complimentary tea and coffee throught the weekend and a complimentary Festival Goody Bag.

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

Old Swan Hotel
The Old Swan is the venue for all 2012 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 Christie in 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 £419 per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at The Old Swan Hotel are priced at £459 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 £389 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 £469/£449 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.

2012 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at The Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire Hotel are priced at £419 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.

2012 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn 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 Holiday Inn are priced at £419 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.

2012 Weekend packages with 3 nights accommodation at the Cairn Hotel and tickets to all Festival events* are priced at £349 per person based on two people sharing twin or double room. Single accommodation packages at the Cairn Hotel are priced at £419/£399 per person.

(* prices exclude Creative Thursday and the Criminal Consequences 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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