Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Chester
Chester Winter Break with Cream Tea on the Dee
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Chester Christmas Market, Chester, Cheshire
Wrap up warm and spend the weekend exploring the historic city of Chester. Our tour includes a look around the compact Christmas markets, located outside the city’s beautiful Town Hall Square opposite Chester Cathedral. There is also time to explore the centre on foot including the Grosvenor shopping centre. In the afternoon we board the Chester Boat and take a two hour cruise down the River Dee. We will be served a cream tea and hot drink as the scenic countryside passes us by. The boat is covered and heated making it a cosy trip and nice way to relax after a busy morning shopping. Our hotel for this trip is Holiday Inn Chester South, located just outside Chester has hotel amenities such as a swimming pool, fitness centre, restaurant and bar.
Dates
8 November 2026, 15 November 2026, 29 November 2026, 6 December 2026
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
On the way to your hotel you may choose to visit the popular (and normally quite busy) McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet village. Arrive at your hotel with time to relax and use the hotels leisure facilities before dinner.
Day 2
Chester Christmas Markets and Chester Boat Cruise with Cream Tea
This morning we explore the small but perfectly formed Chester Christmas Markets**. A historical and magical experience awaits you with over 70 traditional wooden chalets surrounding the iconic sparkling tree in the heart of the city centre. Discover unique, locally made produce and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers. You can also peruse the shops in the covered and beautifully decorated Grosvenor Shopping Centre.
Next we take a relaxing river cruise with commentary along the River Dee. Get comfortable as we glide through the countryside on our decorated, covered and heated boat and enjoy homemade, freshly baked fruit scones with jam and cream and a warm drink. Return to your hotel for a relaxing dinner.
**Christmas market dates are yet to be confirmed for 2026 and may not be available on selected dates, if so an alternative attraction will be suggested subject to supplement
Day 3
Return home
After a full English breakfast you may choose to visit Liverpool’s Albert Dock or the Ness Botanic Gardens (supplement on request) on your way home.
Featured Hotel
Holiday Inn Chester South ***
Located just outside Chester, the hotel has a fully heated swimming pool and fitness centre with weights and treadmill. The welcoming bar lounge is a relaxing area to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a light bite or a pre dinner drink. There is one restaurant that serves international and British food to cater for every taste and is where your buffet breakfast is served in the morning. Each room has free WiFi, air-conditioning, iron, TV.
Other hotels in and around Chester are available – please contact us for details.
| Dates | Hotel | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 8th November 2026 | Holiday Inn Chester South | From £142.00 per person |
| 15th November 2026 | Holiday Inn Chester South | From £142.00 per person |
| 29th November 2026 | Holiday Inn Chester South | From £142.00 per person |
| 6th December 2026 | Holiday Inn Chester South | From £142.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
