Bath Christmas Markets & Bristol Social Weekend

A weekend developed to explore and discover the two great cities of Bath and Bristol the former being renowned for its wonderful Christmas Market, which is an ideal time to go as you can combine the Christmas Markets with some sightseeing. If sightseeing is your main reason for going then it’s probably best to go at another time of year.

We will tailor the weekend to your requirements and on both days we will arrange a number of coordinated activities – each of your group can do some or all of these activities, dipping in and out as they please.

With a typical itinerary, on the Saturday we will catch the train to and discover Bath with attractions such as The Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, Jane Austen Centre and of course the wonderful Bath Christmas Markets, where you can soak in the atmosphere. It will be getting dark before we leave so you will see the markets all lit up, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

On the Sunday we can discover Bristol, one of England’s most popular tourist destinations. Bristol’s waterfront and Harbourside has been transformed in recent years to become a major leisure destination in its own right, with its stylish cafes, bars and museums & galleries and of course there is the SS Great Britain.

Bristol is a remarkable place where old and new architecture live side by side. The Old city with its medieval churches, historic buildings, castle ruins and bustling farmers markets is near to ultra chic Cabot Circus, Bristol’s newest shopping area.

We use a selection of hotels either in or around Bristol or Bath, depending on your budget. There are many hotels in Bristol, many a short walk from the train station and shopping areas, some with great leisure facilities.

Variations:

• An example itinerary for the weekend is…
• Friday evening - We can have a wonder into Bristol to eat on the Friday evening. There are a number of lovely pubs and restaurants in the Old City or Harbourside areas.
• Saturday – There will be a day trip to Bath with the following itinerary which you can “dip in and out” of as you wish.
• 09:30 Leave the hotel for Temple Meads station (to get the 10:00 train to Bath)
• 10:30 Tour of Bath Abbey
• 11:15 Roman Baths tour or Sightseeing bus
• 13:15 Lunch at a local pub
• 14:00 Sightseeing bus or Roman Baths
• 17:00 Train back to Bristol
• Saturday Evening – We have a Christmas Dinner Party at our hotel. Including a welcome drink, three course meal and disco.
• Sunday - There will be a number of coordinated activities with the following itinerary which you can “dip in and out” of as you wish.
• 10:00 Boat trip around the river and Harbourside
• 10:45 SS Great Britain
• Time for lunch or visiting another attraction (see below)
• 14:15 Clifton Suspension Bridge followed by a visit to the nearby pub / hotel which has an area with great views of the bridge. We can have a drink and a snack here if you wish. This is a great way to finish the weekend as it is timed so we can see the bridge and its stunning views in the daylight but then see it from the pub / hotel as it get dark when it is all lit up.
• Other attractions around the Harbourside are…
• M Shed , At Bristol , Bristol Aquarium , Arnolfini (Arts Centre), Bristol Cathedral and of course lots of shops.