Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre & Gloucester Quays

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach at your convenient local pick-up point, and head for the pretty city of Worcester and its magical Victorian Christmas Market. Enjoy time browsing and enjoy the food, drink and festive shopping on offer. After plenty of free time, rejoin your coach and continue to your overnight hotel for a good night's sleep.

Day 2

After a hearty breakfast, say farewell to your 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 local heritage trips and plenty of architecture to see.

Rejoin your coach later this afternoon to relax and think about your wonderful trip (and lovely purchases) as you head home.

Tour includes

• 1 night hotel with breakfast
• Visit to Gloucester Quays Christmas Market
• Visit to Worcester Christmas Market with plenty of free time
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

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.

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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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Accommodation

Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre – an ideal base for this trip. Perfectly located just a short walk from Cheltenham’s stylish shops, historic buildings, and buzzing cafes, our hotel makes it easy to explore everything this beautiful regency town has to offer. Enjoy a peaceful stroll through Pittville Park or catch a show at the Everyman Theatre. Relax in your modern, comfy room and recharge with a great night’s sleep. With breakfast included and friendly staff ready to help, everything’s in place for a stress-free, enjoyable stay. Make the most of your holiday – Cheltenham is ready to welcome you!

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