Central England & The Midlands

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

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.

For further information, please click here.

We depart for home around 17:00hr

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.

For further information, please click here.

We depart for home around 17:00hr

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

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

Seize your chance to see the world’s most famous ice dancing duo, Torvill & Dean perform together on ice, before they retire from skating for good!

Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. A tribute to their half-century legacy, this brand new show will give audiences a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate their iconic partnership for one last time in an arena spectacular.

See them in action as they reflect on their illustrious career, writing the final chapter in what has been a truly remarkable story in British sport.

A great way to see a fabulous show! Forget about driving, parking or finding your way. We'll pick you up and take you to check in to our hotel before taking you to Birmingham Resorts World Arena for this fabulous event. Then after a relaxing overnight stay, on Saturday you'll have free time in fabulous Stratford-upon-Avon, before taking you back home later in the day. What could be easier!

An ideal choice for:

* Fans of Torvill and Dean
* Anyone who wants to enjoy a memorable show without the travel-hassle
* A once-in-a-lifetime experience

Deposit of £75pp applies. Please see our write up on the show for information on the arena including bag policy, food and drink and accessibility information.

Please click here to see any alternative dates

Seize your chance to see the world’s most famous ice dancing duo, Torvill & Dean perform together on ice, before they retire from skating for good!

Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. A tribute to their half-century legacy, this brand new show will give audiences a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate their iconic partnership for one last time in an arena spectacular.

See them in action as they reflect on their illustrious career, writing the final chapter in what has been a truly remarkable story in British sport.

A great way to see a fabulous show! Forget about driving, parking or finding your way. We'll pick you up and take you to check in to our hotel before taking you to Birmingham Resorts World Arena for this fabulous event. Then after a relaxing overnight stay, you'll have free time in fabulous Stratford-upon-Avon, before we take you back home later in the day. What could be easier!

An ideal choice for:

* Fans of Torvill and Dean
* Anyone who wants to enjoy a memorable show without the travel-hassle
* A once-in-a-lifetime experience

Deposit of £75pp applies. Please see our write up on the show for information on the arena including bag policy, food and drink and accessibility information.

Please click here to see any alternative dates

Experience a special RHS flower show packed with flowers, food, crafts and fun, set against the beautiful backdrop of the magnificent Malvern Hills.

Kick off the spring gardening season with this must-see event for gardeners and gardening enthusiasts including expert advice, inspirational floral displays, award-winning show gardens, an exciting programme of special guests, celebrity chefs and TV personalities and some of the best shopping, food and drink around.

The 2025 Festival will celebrate over 60 carefully selected, exemplary nurseries that all hope to be awarded a converted RHS Medal, the ginormous 190m long Floral Marquee is filled with stunning displays of spring bulbs, tactile foliage and all manner of every day and unusual plants and flowers, making it a true feast for the eyes.

We rejoin the coach at approximately 16:30 to start our journey back to South Wales.

For further information on the show, please click here (opens in a new window)

Autumn Show also available - click here for further information