Christmas Celebrations & Charming Chester

Enjoy the best of the North West and indulge in festive fun over the Christmas period with time in charming Chester, one of Britain's best-preserved historic cities. As Christmas wouldn't be complete without some traditional entertainment, we also get into the celebratory spirit with a fun-filled pantomime performance in Manchester on our festive getaway to remember.What’s Included?
IncludesReturn coach travel4 nights at a selected hotel in the North West area (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast. Christmas Day includes breakfast, a traditional Christmas lunch, Christmas cake & a light evening buffetWelcome drinkAfter-dinner tea & coffeeLight entertainment every eveningPantomime ticket for Cinderella at the Manchester Opera HouseFree time in ManchesterExcursion to Chester

Itinerary
23rd DecemberAfter joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.Christmas Eve - Manchester & PantomimeWe head to Manchester in the morning, where we enjoy some free time to explore the city. Then, a fun-filled afternoon awaits at the Manchester Opera House for our included pantomime.Christmas DayChristmas Day is spent at leisure at our hotel, including a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, Christmas cake with tea and coffee, as well as a light buffet dinner.Boxing Day - ChesterBoxing Day brings a visit to Chester, where the sights span the centuries. Wander through the streets of black and white timber-framed buildings and double-height shops, admire the festive decorations or visit the remains of the city's Roman Amphitheatre. Chester also has a thriving shopping centre with a host of cafés, restaurants and pubs to tempt you.27th DecemberAfter breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head home.

Chester
Situated on the picturesque River Dee and surrounded by a two mile ring of Roman Walls, Chester is a medieval city and a top coach holiday destination, boasting the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain.
You can't go wrong when choosing Chester with plenty to see and do in the area.\n\nSee more

Manchester
Fancy a trip to Manchester? You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping! The Arndale Centre has all your favourite high street brands plus a food court with plenty of choice for lunch. You'll find designer boutiques in King Street, plus a Selfridges and Harvey Nichols in Exchange Square. Deansgate, the main street through Manchester, is packed with cafes and restaurants covering all different types of cuisine and just outside the city there's also the Trafford Centre - a huge shopping complex of high street shops - get ready to shop 'til you drop!\n\nSalford Quays is also well worth a closer look. Once the site of the Manchester docks, it was upgraded as part of a massive urban regeneration project, resulting in the contemporary waterfront we see today and is home to some fabulous attractions including The Lowry theatre, the Imperial War Museum North and the northern hub for both ITV and the BBC. The Quayside outlet mall provides more retail therapy opportunities but be sure to put your feet up in the myriad bars and restaurants - perfect for people watching along the glistening waterfront!
See moreSelected Hotel (JG2 rating) Hotel
We'll stay at a selected hotel in the North West area. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style.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.Hotel RatingsJG2 ratingHotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.