Over 50s specialist Saga Holidays has added Lincoln, Lancaster, Stirling, and Brighton to its UK University and College Holidays collection for 2027, which goes on sale from 12th October for travel during the Easter and Summer holidays next year.
*All details correct at time of publication (09 October 2026)
Joining Canterbury, Colchester, and Chichester, the additional cities round out a type of holiday pioneered by Saga’s Founder Roger De Haan in the company’s earliest days, and which was reintroduced earlier this year as part of Saga’s 75th birthday celebrations.
In each city, self-contained sole occupancy en-suite half board accommodation has been selected in student halls of residence – vacated for the holidays – with easy access to local sights by foot or accessible local transport.
Additionally, every holiday comes with Saga’s award-winning nationwide return shared chauffeur service included as standard, so guests don’t have to worry about or pay for travel to and from their destination.
Also included are two evenings of live entertainment, two included excursions, and the presence of an informative Saga host to help with visits, days out, and local transport.
Sample packages for the new destinations included in the expanded programme are:
Seven nights in Brighton from £1,329 per person
Staying in modern, purpose-built accommodation on the outskirts of the city, guests will have plenty of opportunity to independently explore this seaside resort beloved by Royalty and artists alike.
Excursions include Brighton’s Royal Pavilion and Leonardslee Lake & Gardens. Price includes return shared chauffeur transport, seven nights half board accommodation, and cancellation cover. Weekly departures from 19th July 2027. Call 0808 304 9137 to book.
Seven nights in Lincoln from £1,179 per person
Lincoln’s famous medieval cathedral and winding streets are in easy reach of the Brayford Pool campus where guests will stay during their stay, from which they will also visit Doddington Hall & Gardens and the International Bomber Command Centre.
Price includes return shared chauffeur transport, seven nights half board accommodation, and cancellation cover. Departures on 25th March and 1st April, and weekly from 29th July 2027. Call 0808 304 9137 to book.
Seven nights in Stirling from £1,229 per person
From their base at the University of Stirling’s campus on the Airthrey Estate, guests can join excursions to the nearby Stirling Castle and Drummond Castle & Gardens, and independently take a stroll through its striking Old Town or hike up to the National Wallace Monument to enjoy the sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
Price includes return shared chauffeur transport, seven nights half board accommodation, and cancellation cover. Weekly departures from 24th June 2027. Call 0808 304 9137 to book.
Seven nights in Lancaster from £1,229 per person
A cruise on beautiful Lake Windermere and a tour of Gresgarth Hall & Gardens are two excursions included in this package, in which guests stay on the University of Lancaster’s Bailrigg campus set in a 578-acre park just south of the city, with easy transport to other sites including the medieval castle and the picturesque Williamson Park.
Price includes return shared chauffeur transport, seven nights half board accommodation, and cancellation cover. Weekly departures from 15th July 2027. Call 0808 304 9137 to book. Visit Saga Holidays for more information.
