Bristol & Bath Christmas Markets

Looking to get away with your partner or a get together with friends for a truly fantastic festive shopping experience? Then this great little weekend break could be the answer. Staying in a city centre hotel, Bristol is all yours to explore. Shopping in Bristol is top-class, from retail giants to quirky independents and there's a feast of food and drink that covers all tastes and of course, a great Christmas market. Soak up the sights, smells and sounds as you wander around the market, taking in the aromas of warming mulled wine and festive fare. A visit to the award winning, beautiful Bath Christmas Market is also included where the city centre is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper's paradise, with festive chalets lining the streets surrounding the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. A West Country weekend full of magical merriment!!Weekend Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights in central Bristol with breakfast & buffet dinner- Porterage & welcome drink- Free use of hotel's leisure facilities- Free day in Bristol- Visit to Bath for Christmas Market- En-route scenic Cotswolds drive- En-route visit to Royal Windsor (time permitting)

Festive West Country
Day 1 - Join your holiday coach and head off to Bristol, dipping into the charming Cotswolds en-route. This scenic detour through one of England's most unspoilt regions will take you through picturesque Burford to see the medieval bridge, old stone houses and attractive Georgian and Tudor frontages. Then it's onward to Bristol and your centrally located 4* hotel for your 3-night stay. Buffet dinner in the hotel is included each night. DBB.\n\nDay 2 - 3 At leisure in Bristol with one included excursion and a full day to explore Bristol\n\nThe wonderful Christmas Market in the heart of Bristol City Centre starts at the beginning of November. Here you'll find over 50 stalls selling an array of unique gifts and crafts. Grab yourself a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and meander through the festive huts and stalls. There are plenty of other shopping opportunities, whether you're looking for a tiny pop-up selling locally designed fashion or a whopping great mall with everything under one roof - this city really is the shopping capital of the South West. Bristol also has its fair share of heritage attractions and world-class street art\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSION\nBath Christmas Market\nEnjoy a day in Bath strolling through the cobbled streets experiencing the festive atmosphere of this magical Christmas Market. With stylish homeware, handmade jewellery, personalised presents and more, bathe in the sights and smells of Christmas as you explore the many twinkling chalets. If there is time, take a walk around the only UK designated UNESCO World Heritage site with its many historical monuments and beautiful architecture dating back to Roman times. Bath is, of course, also home to many of the locations and scenes of the popular Netflix production 'Bridgerton and its portrayal of Regency England. The city is home to an array of fascinating museums, such as No 1 Royal Crescent, where you can experience life as a Georgian in Bath.\n\nDay 4 - After checking out this morning, head home via Royal Windsor (time permitting) where you spend enjoy some free time in this buzzing town with its world-famous majestic castle right in the centre. Then it's time to re-board the coach to head back to interchange and onward to your home towns mid-eveningHilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre
Set in the Temple Quay business district, this modern 4* purpose-built hotel is just a three-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station and approx. 15 minutes' walk to the Cabot Circus shopping quarter. \n\nContemporary guestrooms are bright, feature sleek décor and each room has floor-to-ceiling windows, some having park views. TV, mini-fridge, in-room safe and tea/coffee making facilities come as standard. \n\nThere is a cosy lounge bar and restaurant as well as a terrace overlooking Temple Gardens. There is a fitness centre and a lift. Singles are doubles / twins for sole use