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Cardiff Christmas Lights & Festive Royal Mint
Join us on a festive break to Cardiff, where we will immerse ourselves in the enchanting Christmas spirit! Discover the magic of the traditional wooden chalets at the Cardiff Christmas Market, home to perfect Christmas gifts and an array of mouth-watering food stalls. Then, prepare for an unforgettable adventure at the Bute Park Christmas Lights Trail. This award-winning light trail promises to be even more spectacular than last year's sold-out success with a longer trail plus a display of dazzling new installations spread across a new route.
Our adventure continues with a visit to Aberdare, where we'll tour the prestigious Penderyn Distillery. Learn about the process behind the award-winning Welsh Single Malt Whisky and treat yourself to a delightful sample.
We will also visit the renowned Royal Mint, the exclusive location where the UK's coins come to life. Explore the fascinating exhibition with included festive tour and afterwards, we indulge in a festive afternoon tea.
So come along and make this festive season truly special with us in Cardiff!
HOLIDAY INN CARDIFF CITY CENTRE
The Holiday Inn Cardiff City hotel is conveniently located between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle and is only a short walk to all the major attractions and shopping areas. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, television, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone, iron / ironing board, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features the Junction Restaurant and bar, plus the Callaghan’s Sports Bar. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with breakfast
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Admission to Royal Mint exhibition with tour plus Festive Afternoon tea
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Penderyn Distillery guided tour & tasting
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Admission to Bute Park Lights Trail
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
Our outward journey to Cardiff takes us via Hereford, Ross on Wye, Monmouth and Newport, arriving in Cardiff mid-afternoon for check in to the Holiday Inn. After checking in to our hotel the remainder of the day will be free to begin exploring Cardiff.
Day Two
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Cardiff and the Christmas Market with it's traditional wooden chalets selling a range of goodies and treats for all to enjoy. Cardiff is also the perfect place for shoppers to find that special Christmas gift as you can wonder through the near kilometre long traditional arcades, dating back to Victorian and Edwardian times. Inside you can find independent shops, family-run cafes and cute boutiques. Cardiff also has a great choice of high-end stores and well-known brands in the large modern shopping centre, St David's. This evening get even further into the Christmas spirit at the award-winning Bute Park Christmas Lights Trail. Here you can immerse yourself right into the festive season with an unforgettable light trail illuminating the whole park.
BDay Three
This morning we visit the Royal Mint at Llantrisant, the only place in the world where you can witness the UK's coins being made. We enjoy a festive tour of the Royal Mint and find out how coins play a part at Christmas. There will also be time to look around the exhibition. Following this we have a festive afternoon tea included where you can enjoy a selection of festive sandwiches and tasty treats! After our afternoon tea we drive to Aberdare for a visit to Penderyn whisky distillery, located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. A tour of the distillery is included with some whisky tasting.
BDay Four
After breakfast we departure from the hotel for our journey back to North Wales.
BB=Breakfast Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub |
| Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road |
| Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance |
| Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn |
| Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop |
| Llanfairpwll | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage |
| Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop |
| Oswestry | Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms |
| Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel |
| Wrexham | Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street |
| Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
