Christmas Market Coach Day Trips

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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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.

The Festive Orchard St Market at Gloucester Quays offers a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Located across Gloucester Quays and the historic docks, over 90 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. The Christmas Markets will be the perfect place to find that unique gift for friends and loved ones, soak up the festive atmosphere and enjoy a day out for the whole family. There will also be a magnificent open-air Ice Rink. Perfect for Christmas shopping and a day out at the Quays!

Set in a stunning waterside location in the heart of Gloucester docks, the Quays also offer irresistible outlet shopping and an attractive choice of quality dining options. It is also just a short walk from the city centre and attractions like Gloucester Cathedral.

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

The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from . New Street and Friar Street. The Fayre may have grown a lot but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats and a wonderful atmosphere. There will be a wonderful array of stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts.

Experience a great atmosphere, with mulled wine, hot roasted chestnuts, mince pies, hog roasts and stallholders dressed in Victorian costume all adding to the Christmas spirit. With the Victorian Christmas Fayre plus Worcester’s excellent shopping, you’re sure to get Christmas off to a great start.

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We depart for home around 17:00hr

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.

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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We whisk you away to the mystical and historic town of Glastonbury, a quirky, unique place to visit at any time of year. It is a compact town, where everything is within walking distance, retaining an independent and eclectic air.

The annual Glastonbury Frost Fayre will be taking place, an extravaganza of seasonal celebration when the local community comes together to celebrate ’Peace and Goodwill to All’ at this Festive Time of Year. The town is decorated for Christmas and filled with stalls selling gifts, seasonal items, foodie treats and much more. Entertainment goes on throughout the day, from buskers and street entertainers to live performances - helped along the way by some local fairies and elves, and of course Father Christmas himself!

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Glastonbury around 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

Embraced by the River Wye, the market town of Ross-on-Wye is an inviting place to potter. When William Gilpin wrote Britain’s first travel guidebook about the Wye Valley in 1782, he sparked a trend for ‘picturesque tourism’. Today, as well as enjoying that same scenic beauty, you can browse independent shops, saunter alongside the town’s 19th-century mock-Gothic walls and Gazebo Tower folly and admire pastel-hued dwellings tumbling down the hillside to the river.

Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre takes place in the town centre with over 80 stalls selling handmade arts and crafts plus delicious artisan food and drink including decorations, candles, bath bombs, ceramics, jewellery, cheese, chutneys, hampers, brownies and blankets. Enjoy a bite to eat or a mulled wine to warm you up whilst you listen to live music at the Market House from local choirs and bands.

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

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Ross-on-Wye at around 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from . New Street and Friar Street. The Fayre may have grown a lot but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats and a wonderful atmosphere. There will be a wonderful array of stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts.

Experience a great atmosphere, with mulled wine, hot roasted chestnuts, mince pies, hog roasts and stallholders dressed in Victorian costume all adding to the Christmas spirit. With the Victorian Christmas Fayre plus Worcester’s excellent shopping, you’re sure to get Christmas off to a great start.

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We depart for home around 17:00hr

Visit the historic university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings and riverside setting. The architecture is gobsmackingly fabulous, from the golden, stately university buildings to the atmospheric 13th-century pubs, wander through the cobbled streets, enjoy the fabulous shopping opportunities and let the beauty of the city sweep you away.

The city of dreaming spires will again be filled with festive joy as the Oxford Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city. With market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air - a visit to Oxford and its Christmas Market is a magical Christmas experience.

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Oxford at around 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

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.

Looking for a truly fantastic festive shopping experience? Look no further than the award winning, beautiful Bath Christmas Market. Each year the centre of Bath is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as 170 chalets packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. As you’re not driving, why not indulge in a glass or two of mulled wine! After a full day of exploring Bath and the beautiful Christmas market we join the coach at around 16:30 to head home.

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PLEASE NOTE: The drop off place is scheduled to be Royal Avenue which is a 10-15 minute leisurely walk into Bath

Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market is set against the backdrop of the town's historic streets adorned with twinkling Christmas lights. The markets invite all to experience the magic and joy of the festive season. Boasting 200 high-quality stalls, the market remains one of the largest in the West Midlands, promising a truly special festive and shopping experience.

Subject to traffic and travel, we usually leave around 16:30 to 17:00 and head home.

* Please note this is revised for 2024 and no longer has a Victorian theme

Looking for a truly fantastic festive shopping experience? Look no further than the award winning, beautiful Bath Christmas Market. Each year the centre of Bath is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise, as 170 chalets packed full of gorgeous Christmas gifts line the streets surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. As you’re not driving, why not indulge in a glass or two of mulled wine! After a full day of exploring Bath and the beautiful Christmas market we join the coach at around 16:30 to head home.

Further information can be found here (opens in a new window).

PLEASE NOTE: The drop off place is scheduled to be Royal Avenue which is a 10-15 minute leisurely walk into Bath

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!

Click here for further information (opens in a new window).

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.

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!

Click here for further information (opens in a new window).

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.

Visit the historic university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings and riverside setting. The architecture is gobsmackingly fabulous, from the golden, stately university buildings to the atmospheric 13th-century pubs, wander through the cobbled streets, enjoy the fabulous shopping opportunities and let the beauty of the city sweep you away.

The city of dreaming spires will again be filled with festive joy as the Oxford Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city. With market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air - a visit to Oxford and its Christmas Market is a magical Christmas experience.

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Oxford at around 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.