Chester Christmas Market & Festive Liverpool

A wonderful weekend to get you into the festive spirit. Chester with its gloriously festive market, stalls selling a variety of unique, locally made produce, handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers. Prepare to be wowed by the festivities at St George's Hall in Liverpool, enjoy chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe, mulled wine and many more festive fancies at the stunning St George's Plateau.

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights for breakfast & dinner- Porterage- Free time in Festive Chester- Visit to Liverpool Christmas Market

Your Itinerary
Day 1 From your chosen joining point your feeder vehicle will take you to your designated interchange point where your weekend begins. After joining your holiday coach, sit back and relax as your journey takes you northwards. Arrive at your hotel mid- afternoon with breakfast & dinner included for the next 3 nights.Day 2 - 3 At leisure with free time in Chester & 1 included excursion.Chester Christmas MarketThe perfect place to do a little bit of Christmas shopping, or just treat yourself! There's plenty of hot food and drink to sample, including tasty mulled wine, spiced cider and hot chocolate - the perfect way to keep warm whilst enjoying the market. It has over 70 traditional wooden chalets in the heart of the city centre wrapped around an iconic sparkling Christmas tree, right next to the cathedral. Chester has the most complete city walls, the oldest racecourse and the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Britain, plus a 1000-year-old Cathedral with Europe's finest example of medieval carvings - and of course the one and only 700-year-old Rows galleries where shopping is a double delight.Festive Liverpool - Christmas MarketThe Liverpool Christmas Market is the perfect mix of local food, drinks and craft traders offering the very best in a wide range of delicious treats and seasonal delights and the backdrop of the magnificent St George's Hall makes the market extra special. The Ski Lodge with its karaoke cable cars and the Windmill Bar and Gin Tin are sure to give you a welcome festive feel. Foodies will love the festive treats on offer from the Bavarian Grill and Yorkshire Pudding Wrap stall to sweet treats such as waffles and pancakes. There will be local arts, Christmas decorations and candles on sale, as well as a Ferris Wheel offering great views above the festoon lighting and other vintage fairground rides.Day 4 Check out after breakfast and head southwards with an interesting stop on the way back to interchange (time permitting). Onwards to your home towns early - mid evening.The Queen at Chester Hotel 4 Star

The hotel has a unique concept, with each floor dedicated to a country and every suite named after a king of that nation.

All 221 bedrooms have superfast Wi-Fi, a TV and 24-hour room service.

The hotel also has 11 conference rooms to choose from, ideal for any event, meeting or wedding.Just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Chester, see The Rows, tour the magnificent medieval cathedral or the ruins of the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain.

Its also a prime location, adjacent to Chester Railway station,

Hotels
• The Queen at Chester Hotel (Chester) - View Information