UK Coach Tours December 2007
SAT 1st WORCESTER CHRISTMAS FAYRE TOUR 228
Enjoy a stop at the Webb’s Garden Centre at Wychbold, before travelling onward to one of the Midlands most prestigious Victorian themed street markets, offering the finest Xmas gifts, crafts and entertainment.
£14:00/£12:00 Dep. O
SUN 2nd BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 229
As Tour 9, with the added attraction of the city’s annual Christmas Market which will be festooned with greenery and lights to create the ambiance of a magical Christmas past. Carol singers and street entertainment etc, will add to the atmosphere of this traditional family event.
£17:00/£15:00 Dep. M
TUE 4th MELTON MARKET & CHRISTMAS LUNCH TOUR 230
We start the day at Melton, before travelling onto a pre booked Xmas lunch with entertainment laid on. A sell out every year so book early to avoid disappointment!
£26:00 All Seats Dep. O
THU 6th STRATFORD-UPON-AVON CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 231
As Tour 8, but again with the added bonus of every Thursday during December a traditional market located on Bridge Street will be selling crafts, Christmas themed items, as well as general goods.
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. P
FRI 7th LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 232
Popular year after year! Come with us to this, one of the biggest Christmas German style street markets in Europe, visited by people from all over the world! Stalls-a-plenty, selling everything from hand produced crafts to authentic German Xmas gifts, attended by traders in traditional costumes and brass bands galore make this trip one not to miss!
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. G
SAT 8th LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 233
Popular year after year! Come with us to this, one of the biggest Christmas German style street markets in Europe, visited by people from all over the world! Stalls-a-plenty, selling everything from hand produced crafts to authentic German Xmas gifts, attended by traders in traditional costumes and brass bands galore make this trip one not to miss!
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. G
SUN 9th CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE (SANTA SPECIAL AND STREET FAYRE) TOUR 234
Back again, to the local attraction of Crich Tramway Village at this wonderful time of year, with Christmas Fayre and perhaps even a visit from the man himself! (admission is included in the price).
£20:00/£19:00 Dep. G
SUN 9th LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 235
Popular year after year! Come with us to this, one of the biggest Christmas German style street markets in Europe, visited by people from all over the world! Stalls-a-plenty, selling everything from hand produced crafts to authentic German Xmas gifts, attended by traders in traditional costumes and brass bands galore make this trip one not to miss!
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. G
WED 12th MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 236
Manchester Christmas Market incorporates a traditional German Market, a European Market, and an Arts and Crafts Market. These are held annually as a celebration of the festive season. These markets are extremely popular all over Germany as traders set up their unique wooden chalet-type stalls creating a Christmas Village. The stalls hold a variety of crafts and traditional Christmas gifts and decorations such as hand-made glass Christmas tree baubles, hand-made wooden toys and of course local food and drink.
£15:00/£13:00 Dep. E
THU 13th SPALDING FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR 237
The River Welland runs through the centre of Spalding providing an attractive waterfront with many fine Georgian Buildings. The traditional shopping centre is home to the annual continental market. At Springfield’s there are around 40 retail outlets with prices well below those of the High Street stores, with everything from menswear to homeware plus free admission to the superb Festival Gardens and garden centre.
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. F
SAT 15th LEEDS GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET TOUR 238
Visit Leeds as it hosts the annual Christkindelmarkt, German Christmas Market, one of the largest and most established German Christmas markets in the UK. Traditional wooden chalets, festive greenery and Christmas Carousel rides all help create a unique continental style festive atmosphere. They will bring with them the best in German festive food, drink and Christmas gift ideas.
£13:00/£11:00 Dep. E
SUN 16th SHUGBOROUGH HALL TOUR 239
Shugborough, the home of the late Lord Litchfield, is a complete working historic estate set in 900 acres of quintessentially English parkland and gardens. The estate boasts a fine mansion house, extensive working servant’s quarters and a homely working farmstead all presented, interpreted and occupied by costumed servants acting and talking exactly as though it was still the 1800s. Add to this, festive decorations, a Xmas market and a host of seasonal entertainment and you are sure of a great time. (see www.shugborough.org.uk for more details).
£19:00/£17:00 Dep. Q
WED 19th LEAMINGTON SPA YULETIDE FAIR & STRATFORD UPON AVON TOUR 240
Up to 100 stalls offering primarily craft products along the length of Royal Leamington Spa’s Parade. Then on to Stratford where the town centre offers a wide and diverse range of shops ideal for the holiday season
£14:00/£12:00 Dep. P
THU 20th CITY OF YORK FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TOUR 241
As the North’s spiritual capital for over 2,000 years, York is central to Britain’s colourful history. Visit the stunning York Minster, enjoy Stonegate and Shambles shopping areas or re-live history at the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum or the York Castle Museum.
£14:00/£12:00 Dep. E
SAT 22nd CHRISTMAS LIGHTS OF LONDON TOUR 242
The last weekend before Christmas, and what a place to get those last minute gifts for your loved ones. Lights and decorations a plenty!!
£17:00/£15:00 Dep. O