York Christmas Market Special

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your comfortable coach at your convenient pick up point this morning, and head north to Yorkshire with comfort stops on the way to check in at your hotel on the outskirts of York. On arrival you will have time to settle in before your first included evening meal.

Day 2

With hearty Yorkshire breakfasts and evening meals, your comfortable hotel base will give you a real taste of Yorkshire. You will have time to explore the magic of York's Christmas Fair plus the other attractions that the city has to offer. An ancient and compact walled city, York can be explored easily on foot. 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, whilst the magnificent 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. Harry Potter fans can find many links in York including The Shop That Must Not Be Named in The Shambles, which itself is the inspiration for the magical Diagon Alley and is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world. The hotel is just a 10 minute car ride or 30 mins walk inot York for those who like to stroll and do their own thing.

We return to your hotel for your evening meal and then perhaps relax in the hotel bar with a drink.

Day 3

Enjoy a final tasty breakfast this morning, we leave York and begin our journey home via a stop in Nottingham where the annual Winter Wonderland event will be taking place. You will find a traditional German-style Christmas Market with all the wonderful Christmas food, mulled wine, handmade gifts and decorations that you would expect to see.

Early afternoon rejoin your coach with time to relax as you head home with great memories of your weekend and maybe a gift or two. We arrive back mid to late evening.

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.

Nottingham Winter Wonderland

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

Nottingham Winter Wonderland Christmas returns to the centre of this historic city, as the largest event in the East Midlands. Entry is free to the Winter Wonderland, held in Old Market Square, there are rides, bars, stalls and traditional Bavarian chalets where you can enjoy festive treats and find the perfect gift. You’ll also have free time to shop in the city centre, or you may choose to visit the hilltop Castle Museum and Art Gallery. Whatever your winter pursuit, you are sure of a warm welcome and plenty to explore.

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Tour includes

• 2 nights' hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
• Excursion to York with transfers from/to the hotel
• Visit to Nottingham on return journey
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

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Accommodation

Holiday Inn York Tadcaster Road

Holiday Inn York Tadcaster Road is a modern hotel next to York Racecourse, less than two miles from the city centre. Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast, or a hearty dinner in the Junction Restaurant's contemporary dining room. You can also relax over a chilled glass of wine or a coffee in the open-plan bar, or unwind in your room with 24-hour room service. The bedrooms come equipped with air-condition, tea and coffee making facilities and free wifi, plus there is also lift access.

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