Christmas at Blenheim Palace & Birmingham

Join us for a magical overnight break this festive season, combining the grandeur of Blenheim Palace with the festive charm of Birmingham. We will visit the stunning Blenheim Palace where we will explore the opulent state rooms and take in the rich history of this World Heritage Site, beautifully adorned for Christmas. Afterwards, we will travel to Birmingham, where we will enjoy an overnight stay with time to soak up the festive atmosphere at the renowned Birmingham Christmas Market, one of the largest authentic German markets outside of Germany. With delicious food, traditional crafts and seasonal cheer in abundance, this short break offers the perfect way to embrace the festive spirit.

CLAYTON HOTEL BIRMINGHAM

The Clayton Hotel Birmingham is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Birmingham, only a short walk from the popular Bullring Shopping Centre. All bedrooms are equipped with air-conditioning, television, Wi-Fi, Iron / Ironing Board, room safe and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a The Grill Restaurant and Alvar bar plus a fitness suite. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with breakfast
Admission to Blenheim Palace and Christmas Market
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

We travel to the exquisite Blenheim Palace which has been wonderfully transformed inside and out for the festive season. On arrival there will be time to explore the Great Court which has been turned into a seasonal village featuring many of wooden chalets offering everything from inspired Christmas gift ideas to tasty treats. Then we have admission into the Palace included, where we will be taken on an adventure through the State rooms at The Palace of Oz, inspired by L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Follow the yellow brick road sprinkled with Christmas magic and look out for Toto, The Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Witches, Munchkins and more, as we journey to the Land of Oz and discover the Emerald City where Dorothy awaits.

Following our visit to Blenheim palace, we then travel to Birmingham and check-in to the Clayton Hotel Birmingham. The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. Expect a fine range of traditional, personalised gifts and products in one of its many stalls and get into the German spirit while feasting on bratwursts and glühwein.

Day Two

This morning there will be further time to browse around Christmas Market. Birmingham also offers an amazing shopping experience with a vast choice of department stores, shopping centres and independent shops to get those last minute shopping gifts! We depart Birmingham mid-afternoon and commence our journey home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
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
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
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
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penygroes	Penygroes, Bus Stop Opposite Co-op
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop