York & Leeds Christmas Market Spectacular

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach at your convenient pick up point this morning, and head north to Yorkshire with a stop in Sheffield en route. Continue on to your comfortable hotel for a tasty dinner and an opportunity to relax with new friends.

Days 2 & 3

With hearty Yorkshire breakfasts and evening meals, your comfortable hotel base will give you a real taste of Yorkshire. Make sure you join us for our INCLUDED excursions to the Christmas Markets in York and Leeds. We return to your hotel for your evening meal and then perhaps relax in the hotel bar with a drink.

Day 4

Enjoy a final tasty breakfast this morning, enjoy a leisurely morning before heading home full of festive cheer and probably a few gifts.

York

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationImagine a city with Roman roots and a Viking past, where ancient walls surround contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries and there’s a festival for every month of the year. Welcome to York! Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city. This historic and compact walled city can be explored easily on foot. With its magnificent history and culture, there are thirty world-class museums you can explore. Perhaps visit the Jorvik Viking Centre, one of York’s most popular attractions delving into the past and the sights and sounds of Viking York. Don't miss ‘The Shambles’, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, whilst the magnificent, iconic York Minster is well worth a visit along with the state-of-the-art Undercroft Museum, located in chambers underneath the cathedral. There’s also the National Railway Museum, showcasing over 300 years of railway history. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

Visitors to York can enjoy hundreds of attractions, museums, historic buildings, tours, shops, restaurants and bars within the compact walled city. You’re never far from an awe-inspiring moment!

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York St Nicholas Christmas Fair

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Soak up the city’s medieval charm and scents of spiced mulled wine this season as York transforms into a festive fairytale. Discover the delights of the iconic St Nicholas Fair, a Christmas experience that will produce magical memories that you’ll never forget and will have you returning to the city time and time again.

Baubles, carols and festive fairs – Christmas in York is just around the corner! Alpine chalets adorned with twinkling lights line the streets of Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, creating a festive wonderland with an array of local produce and artisan gifts on offer from local traders.

Immersed in tradition and bustling with activity, the historic streets of York come alive during this wonderful time. From festive food treats to ideal Christmas gifts, you are sure to enjoy this magical experience.

Tour includes

• 3 nights hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
• Visit to Sheffield and its Christmas Market en route
• Excursion to York Christmas Market
• Visit to Leeds Christmas Market
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

Leeds Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationLeeds Christmas Market fills the city centre with vibrant, colourful stalls selling various wares as Leeds is transformed into a magical wonderland. Sample the Gluhwein as you soak up the festive atmosphere and get into the festive spirit. Authentic and traditionally decorated wooden chalets offer a wide range of seasonal gifts, toys, jewellery and decorations and the best in authentic German food and drink.

Sheffield Christmas Market

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationSheffield was famed for its steel industry in the heyday of the 1900s and remains a city of innovation to this day. However, the smoking chimney stacks are no more, and instead you'll find a green, modern cityscape set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District National Park. Sheffield's Christmas Market celebrates its modern day great independent traders, with over 80% being Sheffield based. It is delivered by a small independent company and has a great friendly supportive ethos, having grown from a handful of cabins, to a full shopping experience with over 50 log cabins, traditional Alpine Bar, German sausage grill, pizza, chimney cake, churros and many other food and drink experiences. Don't miss the chance to meet the big man himself at Santa’s Grotto, and you can also view the city from the iconic Big Wheel.  Back to top

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Milford Hotel Peckfield, Near Leeds

This modern, 3-star hotel is ideally located in between the cultural hubs of Leeds and York, meaning that guests can easily reach a number of the country’s best attractions. The relaxed atmosphere, excellent service standards and high quality furnishings and décor will allow guests to focus on relaxation and enjoyment. The contemporary ensuite bedrooms are furnished with modern and high standard amenities and provide a clean and comfortable base to get a night’s sleep. Facilities include telephone, complimentary toiletries, Tea & Coffee Tray, and smart HD flat screen TV. There is free Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout the hotel.

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Hotel Location

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