Cambridge & Oxford Festive Special with Waddesdon Light Trail
Festive magic staying at one of our favourite 4* hotels with visits to 2 iconic cities and a spectacular light trail and Christmas Fair set against the backdrop of a floodlit manor!
Join us on this delightful festive weekend break to three magical destinations. Oxford & Cambridge are two of our most beautiful and historic cities and they truly come alive at Christmas time. Adding in the magical Lights Trail at Waddesdon Manor will truly make this a weekend to remember! In addition, you will be staying at the wonderful 4* Comet Hotel, a comfortable and perfectly located base for this festive break, with dinner and breakfast included. Enjoy!
Waddesdon Manor is a French Renaissance-style château nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire. For the festive period, it transforms into a magical wonderland. The Manor’s façade will come to life with bespoke projections and Waddesdon’s spectacular landscape will be lit with a kaleidoscope of colour, lights and music along a light trail through the grounds. See the gardens sparkle brightly with mesmerizing light installations. Look out for the shooting stars on the Parterre! You can also browse over 70 hand-selected artisan stalls with unique and handmade gifts at the Christmas Fair.
We’ll whisk you away to beautiful Cambridge, famous worldwide for its association with the colleges that lie within its boundaries, and with some fantastic architecture, little cobbled courtyards and interesting shops and boutiques. As an added bonus, a Winter Wonderland returns to Cambridge in 2024 with a Christmas Market, Alpine Lodge bar, Big Wheel and Ice Rink amongst the attractions.
Last but not least, we visit the historic university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings and riverside setting. The architecture is fabulous, from the golden, stately university buildings to the atmospheric 13th-century pubs. Wander through the cobbled streets, enjoy the fabulous shopping opportunities and let the beauty of the city sweep you away. The city of dreaming spires will again be filled with festive joy as the Oxford Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city. With market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, a visit to the Oxford and its Christmas Market is a magical Christmas experience.
An ideal choice for:
* Christmas and festive fun lovers
* Couples, friends and families looking for a fun weekend away
* Anyone who loves our historic heritage and iconic cities