Harrods and Christmas lights: Friday 13th December 2024. Once claiming to be ‘everything London’, tourists still flock there to buy teddy bears bearing the Harrods insignia or simply to wonder at the over-the-top glitz and super-abundance of the Egyptian Hall and the like. The luxuries of its Food Hall are legendary, and in more recent years its Urban Retreat hairdressing and beauty salon has gained a reputation for its ultra-indulgent (and suitably expensive). This trip offers a last chance Christmas shop and a ride through London’s Christmas Lights. Price £20.00 per person. Coach will depart Stevenage at 14.00 (2pm)
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market: Friday 29th November 2024. recognised as one of the best Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is renowned for its bustling atmosphere, stunning location and handpicked high quality exhibitors, which attracts visitors from around the world each year who come to shop at the pretty wooden chalets, situated within the historic grounds. The wooden chalets are inspired by traditional German Christmas Markets, and combined with the festive lighting. The sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, visitors will be transported into a festive setting to purchase their Christmas gifts and take in the atmosphere. For those in search of an authentic Christmas experience, the Cathedral is at the heart of the City’s celebration, with its many Christmas services, carol concerts, events. Price £24.00 per person, coach will depart Stevenage at 09.00
Camden Market: Sunday 10th November 2024. Camden Lock Market, by the canal, was the original craft market, established in 1974, but now has a much wider spectrum of goods on sale. Both this and the ever popular Camden Stables Market – centre of the alternative fashion scene, Camden (Buck Street) Market and Inverness Street Market – which thrived on local trade long before tourists discovered Camden. It is at the weekend that the market scene jumps fully into life with all stalls and shops at the above-mentioned markets fully trading.. There is always something happening in the centre of Camden Town. Multitudes of shops and restaurants spill out on to the busy Main Streets. Days in Camden start slow and easy – shops and stalls open around 10am. A walk along the pretty canal towpath from Regent’s Park will also take you into the middle of the markets. Price £20.00 per person. Coach will depart Stevenage at 09.00.
Bluewater Shopping: Sunday 1st December 2024. Opened in 1999 and continues to be one of the best retail and leisure destinations in Europe. When it launched, Bluewater’s design blazed a trail for retail spaces and it is still in a class of its own today. The complex is split into three parts, each with its own theme and atmosphere, offering distinct retail and leisure experiences. Located in Kent, traditionally known as the Garden of England, the overall site of 240 acres is surrounded by a 50 acre landscape of lakes, parkland and trees. With 300 stores, over 50 bars, restaurants and cafes offering a wide range of services. Bluewater’s triangular design with a flagship store at each point – Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and House of Fraser – over two levels make shopping a breeze. In between the flagship stores are three distinct shopping malls boasting stylish stores along with restaurants, cafes and bars catering to every taste. Price £24.00 per person coach will depart Stevenage at 09.00
Stratford upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market: Saturday 14th December 2024. The Victorian Christmas Market is a themed event with stall holders dressed in Victorian costumes. There will be entertainment throughout the town; a stage in Henley Street will host a programme of performances. There will be a traditional funfair, which will include a carousel situated at the bottom of Wood Street and on the Rother Street market area. The Christmas market will be on Waterside, Bridge Street, Henley Street, High Street and Meer Street, with stalls which will include street food and drink-related produce being positioned on Wood Street. Organised by Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Stratford-upon-Avon Town Council and LSD Promotions, there will be around 300 stalls, a traditional funfair which will include a carousel and much more. Price £24.00 per person coach will depart Stevenage at 08.30
