Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor

Itinerary

Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor

The cathedral in England’s ancient capital of Winchester provides an elegant backdrop for the annual Christmas market, renowned as one of the best in Europe. Join us on this three-day getaway to delight in the beautiful city’s merry atmosphere where we can get our Christmas shopping started early from a range of traditional stalls offering a selection of hand-made wares. We also enjoy a visit to the historical city of Windsor to complete a delightful few days away soaking up the spirit of the Christmas season.

Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel in Basingstoke and check in in time for an evening meal.

We start our day in the quintessentially English setting of Salisbury. This stunning city has hundreds of historically listed buildings including the medieval cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in Britain. Explore the patchwork of streets which boast a charming jumble of architectural styles, ranging from medieval walls and half-timbered Tudor townhouses to Georgian mansions and Victorian villas.

Next, we travel to Winchester, situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Here we enjoy the spectacle of the annual Christmas market on the grounds of the elegant cathedral, complete with wooden chalets, carol singers and even an ice rink. Take your pick of the fabulously festive wares on display from the many stallholders before we return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

After checking out of our hotel we travel to Windsor, situated on the River Thames and crowned by the stunning Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world. This ancient royal town has a rich heritage dating back over a thousand years with many beautiful buildings and cobbled streets. Here we enjoy some free time at leisure to discover the impressive sights before we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor

• Return coach travel
• 2 nights at the Basingstoke Country Hotel & Spa, near Basingstoke (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Excursion to Salisbury & Winchester Christmas Market
• En-route visit to Windsor

Please note: leisure facilities may open on reduced hours over the festive period.

Winchester Christmas Market & Windsor

• 2 nights at the Basingstoke Country Hotel & Spa, near Basingstoke (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
• Excursion to Salisbury & Winchester Christmas Market
• En-route visit to Windsor

Accommodation

Basingstoke Country Hotel, Basingstoke JG2

The Basingstoke Country Hotel offers a host of facilities and is set in a peaceful, yet convenient location for our inclusive itinerary. All meals are buffet style.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.