Birmingham Christmas Market & Worcester Victorian Fayre

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach this morning and head straight for bustling Birmingham and arguably the largest Christmas Market in the UK. This one is directly from Frankfurt, and 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. Alternatively you can visit the famous Birmingham Bullring, one of the UK’s most visited shopping centres located in the very heart of the city.

We will give you time into early evening to enjoy the Christmas Market and centre of Birmingham, maybe also having a meal at one of the many restaurants or cafes in the city centre or the food stalls at the Christmas Market itself. We will then head for a later check in to your comfortable hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham for our overnight stay and to relax ahead of more festive fun tomorrow.

Day 2

After a filling breakfast get ready for another fun day as we travel to Worcester. A great destination at any time of year, our visit coincides with the annual Victorian Christmas Fayre, when the narrow and historic streets of Worcester come to life with a wonderful array of stalls selling all sorts of delightful Christmas goodies, handmade items and much, much more. Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds and go back in time and see how Christmas might have looked 150 years ago as Victorian characters fill the historic streets. Many of the stallholders dress in traditional costumes as 19th-century ladies, gents, urchins and chimney sweeps.

This afternoon rejoin your coach and relax as we head homewards with your fabulous festive memories and maybe a gift or two.

Birmingham & Frankfurt Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest 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)

Birmingham & the famous Bullring

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Vibrant and cosmopolitan, world-class culture and scintillating shopping, Birmingham is now one of Europe’s most exciting cities. Its compact, pedestrian-friendly centre, public squares and revitalised canals provide an attractive setting for a visit full of pleasant surprises.

The famous Bullring is the glamorous heart of Birmingham with over 160 imaginative and desirable shops to explore. Since opening in 2003 the Bullring has helped to transform shopping in Birmingham – making it one of the most popular destinations for retail therapy in the UK. Known both for its vibrant mix of shops and restaurants and for the iconic Selfridges building (which was inspired by a Paco Rabanne sequinned dress) it offers the perfect shopping experience with over 200 brands and retailers, and more than 40 restaurants and cafés to relax in. For more information on what you will find at the Bullring, please click here (opens in a new window).

You can also find the UK's biggest Primark in Birmingham with the world's biggest Greggs! The historic side of Birmingham also offers a unique experience for you to discover with over 1400 years of history, seeing it develop into one of the leading industrial towns in Britain, with an extensive canal system and great prosperity. A visit to the thriving Jewellery Quarter is not to be missed with over 700 jewellers and independent retailers including museums and great places to eat and drink, bringing modern life and history together into a wonderful experience.

Worcester Christmas Fayre

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationHaving started over 30 year ago, Worcester's Christmas 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 around 200 stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts. There will also be a fantastic programme of entertainment. This atmospheric cathedral city and ceremonial county town comes alive with festive spirit.

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Tour includes

• 1 nights' hotel with English breakfast
• Free time to enjoy Birmingham and its Frankfurt German Christmas Market
• Visit to Worcester & its Victorian Christmas Fayre
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

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Accommodation

Ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport Hotel Birmingham

The ibis Styles Birmingham NEC & Airport is nestled in between the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Birmingham International Airport. You’ll enjoy relaxing bedrooms that offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, with tea/coffee making facilities and a desk plus free Wi-Fi access. Family rooms consist of a double and sofa bed suitable for 2 adults and up to 2 children. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and fitness centre.

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

Hotel Location

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