Christmas Market Coach Breaks & Trips

Discover popular destinations on this great-value weekend including an iconic seaside resort with its Christmas Market, plus two of the crowing glories of the South of England. Great for sightseeing, Christmas shopping and getting you in the festive spirit.

We first take you to the Winchester, England's ancient capital and one of its finest cathedral cities with its rich tapestry of ancient legends, captivating architecture and charming streets lined with shops, cafes and restaurants. You'll get to enjoy Bournemouth where their Christmas festivities will have started. This includes their Christmas Market and sparkling Christmas Tree Wonderland, a unique trail featuring a number of beautiful glittering trees from around the world as well as other festive illuminations. We also visit Salisbury with free time to explore this medieval city’s historic streets and alleyways, half-timbered buildings and magnificent cathedral, boasting the tallest spire in the UK.

Our centrally located hotel in Southampton offers a comfortable stay and allows you to easily explore the vibrant city centre. Plus there is plenty to entertain you in the evening with a great choice of bars and eateries close by.

What more could you want to get you in the festive mood?

An ideal choice for:

* A great value weekend away with family or friends
* Those who like exploring fabulous destinations
* Anyone looking for some great Christmas shopping opportunities
* Getting in the Christmas spirit!

The largest authentic German market outside Germany and Austria and the centrepiece of the city’s festive event calendar returns to Birmingham each year in mid November. Explore over 180 stalls selling gifts, jewellery, decorations, handmade toys, delicious German fare and of course the ever popular Glühwein!

You can explore the famous Bullring and Grand Central for the ultimate shopping and dining experience - it has the UK's biggest Primark with the world's biggest Greggs!

After a full day of exploring Birmingham and the beautiful Christmas market we rejoin the coach at around 17:00 to 17:30 to head for home.

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Make merry and enjoy the Christmas cheer on offer in one of the UK's most festive cities. Yorkshire offers a hearty welcome at any time of the year, and in York you can soak up the city’s medieval charm and scents of spiced mulled wine as the heart of the city is transformed into the fairytale St Nicholas Fair. The famous Christmas Market alpine chalets line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square creating a joyous wonderland, with an array of local traders and artisan products. York's restaurants, shops and attractions are beautifully decorated and provide a wonderful experience and atmosphere.

This festive 3-day weekend break is based on the outskirts of York with dinner included, and gives you plenty of free time to discover the city for yourself and make the most of the ultimate Christmas spirit! On the way home, we also include some free time to explore Nottingham and its Winter Wonderland event with Christmas Market stalls, rides and attractions and lots of food and drink to enjoy, so this weekend break really does promise to have something for everyone and is a great way to step into the Christmas period.

Let your hair down in Blackpool with pre-Christmas festivities, great entertainment and a £1 bar nightly!

Enjoy a wonderful, festive long-weekend break to Blackpool, Britain’s favourite seaside resort. There is plenty to do for all ages on a traditional British seaside holiday to this iconic destination at any time of the year. Blackpool is the stuff of old English postcards, known for its fun and humour and offers something for everyone, from its long, flat promenade and Blackpool Tower, to the Illuminations that adorn the promenade every year. It offers a mix of thrills, fun, laughs, and relaxation. What more could you want?

As an added bonus, your visit will coincide with the fabulous spectacle that is the Blackpool Illuminations. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!

Our fabulous festive weekend break also includes an excursion to vibrant Liverpool for sightseeing, shopping and its pretty Christmas Market. There is so much to celebrate on this wonderful pre-Christmas tour!

An ideal choice for:
* Value-conscious festive fans.
* Seaside lovers who like an action packed resort!
* Couples and friends who fancy a fun-filled pre-Christmas break

Winchester holds its own with any European destination for those in search of an authentic Christmas Market experience and is regularly recognised as one of the best in Europe. With the stunning Cathedral at the heart of the city’s celebration, it offers a truly unique and wondrous experience. This traditional event is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and handpicked high quality exhibitors. With pretty chalets and a towering Christmas tree, combined with festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, you will be transported into a magical setting. The city really does epitomize the true spirit of Christmas!

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Subject to traffic and travel, we usually depart Winchester at around 17:00 to 17:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

Evesham is a medieval market town located on the River Avon. Surrounded by beautiful Worcester countryside, it is a town of great charm and our visit coincides with their Christmas Artisan Fayre.

Kick your Christmas season off in style and grab a unique gift for family or a loved one (including your pets of course).

There will be over 70 high quality traders, including; Christmas, artisan modern and historic, food and drink gifts. It will take place in the heart of historic Evesham and the Evesham Abbey Church Grounds. It is part of the Battle of Evesham events to raise funds for the main festival and help it grow year-on-year. There will be three sections to the fayre; Medieval, Victorian and Modern with plenty of entertainment going on plus mulled wine and mead, gin, cider and beer, along with street foods from different cultures plus chocolate gifts to help spread that Christmas cheer.

This a great opportunity to do a spot of Christmas shopping and get into the festive spirit!

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Evesham at around 16:30 to 17:00 to start our homeward journey.

PLEASE NOTE - This is of course an outdoor event with some parts on grassy areas so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Let us whisk you away for a fabulous weekend of Christmas shopping and festive entertainment.

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is a firm fixture in the city’s annual calendar and a massive favourite with both residents and visitors to the city from across the UK and Europe. Birmingham comes alive with the arrival of the Market, a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner. The stalls on Victoria Square and along New Street offer something for everyone.

And whilst Birmingham will be buzzing, you can relax knowing that everything is taken care of. We'll get you there safely and look after the parking, leaving you to simply enjoy the magical atmosphere of Birmingham and their Frankfurt Christmas Market! You can also explore the famous Bullring and Grand Central for the ultimate shopping and dining experience - it has the UK's biggest Primark with the world's biggest Greggs!

Our hotel, located on the outskirts of Birmingham, offers a comfortable overnight bed and breakfast stay.

Enjoy two days of festive fun for Christmas shopping, sightseeing and magical market browsing!

An ideal choice for:

* Value-conscious Christmas-shopaholics
* Lovers of traditional German-style Christmas Markets
* Couples and friends who fancy a fun-filled pre-Christmas break
* Anyone who loves the buzz of a Christmas Market without the stress of driving and parking

A magical festive break to 2 iconic destinations...

This festive weekend to Longleat's Festival of Light and Winchester is an ideal choice for anyone looking to get into the festive spirit nice and early. Your tickets to Longleat will ensure you enjoy the very best that this iconic estate has to offer, all themed around the beauty and lights of Christmas. Hundreds of illuminated displays transform this magnificent estate into a winter wonderland.

You'll also have time to explore the medieval cathedral city of Winchester where their Christmas Market will be in full swing. This traditional event is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and handpicked high quality exhibitors and is recognised as one of the best in Europe. With pretty chalets and a towering Christmas tree, combined with festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, you will be transported into a magical setting. The city really does epitomize the true spirit of Christmas!

Throw in a comfortable hotel for the night with a tasty breakfast and you have the makings of a truly wonderful festive weekend.

An ideal festive choice for:

* Lovers of Longleat and Christmas!
* Couples who love a romantic festive setting
* Friends and family looking to get away together and have some fun

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