4* Birmingham, Gloucester & Coventry Christmas Markets

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach this morning and sit back as we travel to Coventry and some time enjoying its delightful Christmas Market. After a good amount of time to explore, rejoinm your coach and continue to your hotel to check in, relax and enjoy a tasty dinner. Why not take a swim in the hotel's pool or enjoy the other spa facilities on offer?

Day 2

After a filling breakfast, get ready for a fun day in the heart of bustling Birmingham for its famous Frankfurt Christmas Market, which offers the best in German tradition, food and twinkling Christmas chalets. Enjoy free time to browse at your leisure and soak up the atmosphere and festive entertainment. Make the most of the city centre with great shopping including the famous Bullring or the fascinating Jewellery Quarter or explore some of Birmingham's history and heritage. Maybe enjoy a meal or snack at one of the many restaurants or cafes in the city centre or the food stalls at the Christmas Market itself.

Later in the afternoon, we will then return to the hotel to relax and enjoy dinner.

Day 3

After our final hearty breakfast, we leave the hotel and head for Gloucester. Set in a stunning waterside location, Gloucester Quays is the cities thriving leisure quarter and features an outlet shopping centre and the Waterways Museum as well as an exciting variety of bars and restaurants. Discover the popular Christmas Market where local makers, bakers and artisans will tempt visitors with a seasonal pick of festive food and drink, arts, gifts, crafts, treats and shopping inspiration. The historic docks also offer a stunning backdrop as well as giving an insight in to the history of the area with plenty of architecture to see.

This afternoon it is time to rejoin your coach and then head homewards with time to relax with your fabulous festive memories.

Birmingham & Frankfurt Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is a vibrant, traditional German-style Christmas Market outside of Austria and Germany and is packed full of continental festive fayre and traditional goods that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. From the traditional German bratwurst sausage and gluhwein stands through to the intricate lacework, porcelain and handmade gifts, you may have to step back and remind yourself you are in this modern metropolis which is transformed into a quaint German Christmas world. Over the years, Birmingham's singing Christmas moose (Chris Moose) has become a Christmas attraction in his own right. Located directly in front of the Council House entrance, the singing moose (Chris to his mates) guarantees a Christmassy atmosphere and a lot of fun for young and old. Carols in the City as well as daily bands on the Christmas market stage create a romantic Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy a hot mug of gluhwein while listening to traditional Christmas songs or great Jazz music.

Away from the market, 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! Alternatively discover the thriving Jewellery Quarter with over 700 jewellers and independent retailers including museums and great places to eat and drink.

For further information on The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, please click here (opens in a new window)

Gloucester Quays & Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationThe historic cathedral city of Gloucester lies between the lovely Cotswolds and Forest of Dean, and is Britain's most inland port. Set in a stunning waterside location in the heart of Gloucester docks, just a short walk from the city centre and attractions like Gloucester cathedral, a visit to Gloucester Quays is always time well spent with irresistible outlet shopping and an attractive choice of quality dining options. Make the most of the popular Quay area's Christmas Market. In addition to the traditional stalls and entertainment, it is planned that the much-loved open-air real ice rink will also be back as the entire area is turned into a fabulous winter wonderland. The lovely Christmas Market has a number of festive stalls dressed with festoon lighting, offering a fabulous selection of gifts and crafts and delicious artisan food products, with some of the region’s very best street food vendors and bars.

For more information, please click here (opens in a new window) - Christmas Market subject to confirmation/change

Tour includes

• 2 nights hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
• Visit to Coventry Christmas Market
• Free time to enjoy Birmingham and its Frankfurt German Christmas Market
• Visit to Gloucester Quays
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Coventry Christmas Market

Visit Coventry Christmas Market for a magical festive experience in the heart of the city. Wander through charming wooden stalls filled with unique gifts, handcrafted decorations, and seasonal treats. Enjoy the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts as you soak up the twinkling lights and joyful atmosphere. With live entertainment, delicious street food, and family-friendly fun, it’s the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit. Whether shopping or simply enjoying the festive buzz, Coventry’s market is a must-visit!

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Accommodation

Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel & Spa Walton, Warwick

Located just a stone's throw away from Shakespeare's birthplace, the Mercure Walton Hall Hotel & Spa is 16th century Grade II listed building with a wealth of character. Situated within 65 acres of private grounds, the hotel is tucked away amid woodland and beautifully maintained greenland. The hotel is equipped with an in-house bar & restaurant as well as leisure facilities, including spa treatment rooms, a swimming pool and a gym. Comfortable bedrooms are located in the contemporary hotel and Coach House and are modern in design with en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board.

For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window)

Hotel Location

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