Christmas At Blenheim Palace & Bath Christmas Market

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach at your convenient local pick-up point, and head for beautiful Blenheim Palace for our afternoon / evening visit. You will have plenty of time to explore the stunning light trail in the sweeping manicured gardens and marvel at the amazing decorations and twinkling trees and lights that adorn the interior rooms of the majestic palace itself. A wide range of seasonal food and drink will be available to purchase in the East Courtyard and along the Illuminated Light Trail, including mulled wine and mince pies. There is also a Christmas Market with many designer/maker craft traders who will be housed in wooden chalets in the Great Court. Their distinctive range of artisan products will make perfect treats and gifts this Christmas. Later in the evening, you will rejoin your coach and continue to your overnight hotel with time to relax ready for tomorrow's excitement!

Please note: As this is an afternoon/evening event, you may wish to eat at Blenheim as food may not be available at the hotel due to our later arrival time.

Day 2

After a hearty breakfast, say farewell to your hotel and head for the lovely city of Bath and its picture perfect Christmas Market for time to browse and discover delicious festive treats and explore the amazing shops and great architecture of this historic setting. Rejoin your coach later this afternoon to relax and think about your wonderful trip (and possibly one or two purchases) as you head home..

Bath Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationBuilt for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. For the Christmas season the city centre becomes a twinkling celebration with the streets and squares around the iconic centre filled with dozens of traditional chalets offering gifts and treats galore, an illumination trail of its most beautiful historic buildings, Victorian carousel, traditional carols, and street entertainment centred around the Abbey and Roman Baths. Why not indulge in a glass of mulled wine as the driving is taken care of! The compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, while admiring its stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture that is straight from a Jane Austen novel. For a special treat enjoy the grandeur of the world-famous Pump Room for afternoon tea, and a sample of the healing Bath waters taken by the city's famous residents for hundreds of years. For something simpler but just as historic try a delicious Sally Lunn Bunn served in the famous eating house or to take away, made to the same recipe since 1680!

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Blenheim Palace at Christmas 2023

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Two festive experiences, one unrivalled setting... This Christmas at Blenheim Palace there will be a new trail and a new exquisitely themed Palace interior.

The story of Sleeping Beauty with a contemporary twist - The interiors of majestic Blenheim Palace are always magical, but at Christmas they are transformed and filled with beautiful scenes that delight the senses. Explore the Palace rooms transformed by the retelling of this classic fairy-tale for a new generation, from the Great Hall filled by a huge glistening Christmas tree to the candle-lit bedchamber where Aurora sleeps, watched over by the Lilac Fairy. Wander through the evil fairy’s lair filled with toads, potions and menacing crows, then onto the busy castle kitchen frozen in time. Along the way watch out for spinning wheels, fluttering fairies and as the story unfolds, vines creeping everywhere. Looking for a happy-ever-after, the Lilac Fairy helps True Love to find a way through the woods and together they reawaken the castle after 100 very sleepy years….

A magical after-dark trail for 2023 - The Great Outdoors in a brand-new light - As dusk falls, follow the illuminated trail as it sparkles through the picture book grounds of Blenheim. A multitude of twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Firmly positioned as unmissable within the UK’s seasonal calendar, this has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way. Discover heart-shaped arches glittering in the moonlight, glowing tunnels filled with stars and an 8 metre sphere filled with over 20,000 moving LEDs , just some of the new displays to see this year. You will also see the ever-popular dancing reflections in the colourful Cascades and magical Lakeside walk.

Grab a perfectly festive bite to eat in the East Courtyard as hand-picked street food vendors bring an indulgent twist to the tempting treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a spiced winter warmer, hot chocolate or toasted marshmallow and share it with someone special.

As if that wasnt enough, you can discover the Christmas Market with a selection of treasurable gifts and enjoy some sweet indulgence as you escape the bustle of the high street. Set within the Great Court browse the wooden chalets filled with a wide range of arts, crafts and tempting treats for foodies, there’s ceramics, textiles, homewares, jewellery and so much more….

Tour includes

• 1 night's hotel with breakfast
• Entrance to Blenheim Palace & Grounds
• Visit to Bath Christmas Market
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

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Accommodation

Leonardo Hotel Swindon Swindon, Wiltshire

Leonardo Hotel Swindon is a 4* hotel located 5-10 walk to the city's many bars and restaurants., The moment you walk through the door you will feel at home and relaxed with the hotel offering stylish and spacious bedrooms, in-house bar and restaurant. Bedrooms come with Flat screen TV with Freeview, air-con, hair dryer and Tea and coffee refreshment dock. There is a lift to all floors and free WiFi throughout the hotel.

For more information, click here for the hotel website (opens in a new window). Hotel formerly known as Jurys Inn, rebranded November 2022 Back to top