Birmingham, Stratford & Gloucester – 4* Christmas Market Special

3 days from only £199
13 December 2024
Tour Includes
  • 2 nights’ hotel with English breakfast and evening meals
  • Visit to Birmingham and its Frankfurt German Christmas Market
  • Free time to enjoy Stratford-upon-Avon and its Christmas Market
  • Visit to Gloucester Quays & its Festive Market
  • Direct Coach Travel
  • Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

Birmingham, Stratford & Gloucester – 4* Christmas Market Special

Step into Christmas! Get in the seasonal spirit and let us whisk you away for a fabulous weekend of Christmas shopping and entertainment at three of the UK’s top festive destinations.

We first head to Birmingham, a vibrant city brimming with popular tourist attractions as well as a bustling shopping and restaurant scene plus the Frankfurt Christmas Market! The largest traditional German-style Christmas Market outside of Austria and Germany is packed full of continental festive fayre.

Then enjoy a riverside stroll in charming Stratford-upon-Avon, beautifully illuminated at this special time of year but with the added bonus of their Christmas Market. The historic streets are transformed into a festive wonderland for visitors of all ages. Indulge your taste buds with a wide array of festive food and drinks. From roasted chestnuts to traditional mulled wine and cider, the flavours of Christmas will tantalise your senses. If you are looking for that unique Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.

Finally, we travel to Gloucester where the historic Gloucester Docks offers a dramatic waterfront, converted warehouses and an array of restaurants and bars. Next door is Gloucester Quays with more than 60 outlet shops plus the Festive Orchard St Market with many stalls offering a fantastic mix of gifts, craft and food.

You can relax knowing that everything is taken care of. We’ll get you there safely and look after the parking, leaving you to simply enjoy the magical atmosphere on our included visits. Staying in a 4-star hotel with dinner included, enjoy a weekend of festive fun for Christmas shopping, sightseeing and more, guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

An ideal choice for:

* Couples and friends who fancy a fun-filled pre-Christmas weekend break
* Anyone who loves the buzz of a festive break without the stress of driving and parking
* Christmas shopaholics and lovers of traditional Christmas Markets

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