Christmas at Kew Spectacular & London Twixmas

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The period between Christmas and New Year is a wonderful time to escape on a memorable getaway! Come and see the capital at its most magical, with stunning lights, charming window displays and yuletide cheer. There is plenty to explore, whether you'd like to tick off as many iconic landmarks as you can, take a refreshing stroll in one of the royal parks or warm up in the many museums, art galleries and shops. During our break we also visit Christmas at Kew, a real highlight of London's festive season, where enchanting illuminations adorn the canopies of the botanic gardens and food stalls serve up indulgent treats and spiced winter warmers.

JG3
Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Bullets
- Return coach travel- 2 nights at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 rating) with breakfast- Admission to Christmas at Kew- Free time in London for shopping & sightseeing

Itinerary
ItineraryDay 1From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to London for the spectacular Christmas at Kew event, where we are welcomed by an enchanting world festooned with seasonal cheer. With unique tree canopies drenched in Christmas colour, strolling along the world-famous gardens is a magical after-dark experience. Warm up with some spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate, gather around the fire to toast your own marshmallows, indulge in some delicious food and don't forget to have a browse through Kew's beautiful range of products including homeware, stationery, perfect gifts and stocking fillers. Afterwards, the coach takes us to our hotel.Day 2After breakfast at the hotel, we head into central London for a full day of sightseeing in the capital. From a trip on the London Eye, to a spot of retail therapy on iconic Oxford Street or a visit to a fascinating museum, there is plenty to do. In the evening, the coach takes us back to our hotel.Day 3After breakfast at the hotel, we head back into central London for more time to explore this vibrant city. Our coach departs for home in the mid-afternoon.

Helpful info
Please note: all of our London breaks include free time at leisure and we use a central coach drop-off point for our London tours, so these breaks may not be suitable for those with limited mobility. You will be required to make your own way to the theatre and/or attraction.Selected Hotel
We'll stay at one of two hotels:Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow WindsorJG3 ratingThe Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor is conveniently situated for easy access into London and offers contemporary rooms with flat-screen TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar, restaurant, pizzeria and a fitness centre.Sheraton Skyline London HeathrowJG3 ratingConveniently located with easy access to London, the Sheraton Skyline London Heathrow Hotel offers comfortable and stylish accommodation. The hotel includes a bar and restaurant, while the en-suite rooms feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities.Hotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.