Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Wiltshire
Bath & Bristol Christmas Markets including Cream Tea
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Pulteney Bridge in the evening ©greatwestway.co.uk
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Snowman ©greatwestway.co.uk
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Clifton Suspension Bridge at night ©Bristol City Council
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Millennium Square, Bristol, in the evening ©Paul Box
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Brunel's SS Great Britain ©Brunel's SS Great Britain
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Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol ©Brunel's SS Great Britain
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Bath, Somerset - The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey ©Visit Bath
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Bath Christmas Market ©@soulmediauk, Jessie Myers
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The Royal Crescent, Bath ©Visit Bath
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Concorde inside the Aerospace Museum ©greatwestway.co.uk
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Concorde inside the Aerospace Museum ©greatwestway.co.uk
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Aerospace Bristol, Filton Airfield, Designed by Purcell - Inside the hanger
Before the chaos of Christmas kicks in, take a luxury break to relax, indulge and explore the vibrant Christmas Markets of Bristol and Bath. Explore both Bath and Bristol Christmas Markets, visit the splendid SS Great Britain and enjoy a cream tea under the wings of Concorde at Bristol Aerospace.
Dates
December 2026 and 2027 - Dates on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Bristol
Travel to your hotel with plenty of time to check into your bedroom and relax, before dinner this evening
Day 2
Bath Christmas Markets, Bristol Aerospace with Cream tea under Concorde
This morning we journey to Bath. Built for pleasure and relaxation, Bath has been a wellness destination since Roman times. The compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink and some of the finest independent shops in Britain. There is also time to enjoy the Christmas Markets.
Next we travel to Aerospace Bristol to discover Bristol’s aeronautical and space heritage, alongside stories of the human endeavour behind the technology. On arrival we enjoy a Cream Tea under the wings of Concorde, an iconic symbol of design and innovation. Admire the aircraft whilst enjoying homemade fruit scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, accompanied by English breakfast tea – a unique experience and great photo opportunity! Next explore the hangers at your leisure or take a heritage guided tour (supplement on request).
Return to our hotel to relax before dinner.
Day 3
Bristol Christmas Markets, SS Great Britain
This morning we take a route through the Avon Gorge to see Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s magnificent Clifton Suspension Bridge and then on to another of his masterpieces, the SS Great Britain. Launched in Bristol in 1843, this was the world’s first ocean-going, propeller-driven, iron ship. The historic vessel is now conserved with the hull protected by a ‘glass sea’. Visitors can experience what life was like for the ship’s Victorian passengers and crew. We then travel into the city centre where there’s free time to explore the city centre, including the Christmas Markets, and Bristol’s famous Harbourside before returning to our hotel for dinner.
Day 4
Return home
Last chance to enjoy the hotels leisure facilities and a leisurely breakfast before departing.
Featured hotel – Inspected by Greatdays staff
Doubletree by Hilton Bristol North ****
Easily accessible from the M4 and M5 motorways, the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North is just 8 miles from Bristol’s bustling city centre. Facilities includes LivingWell health club, which boasts a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and 24-hour fitness room. All guestrooms offer air conditioning, 49-inch LCD TV, high-speed wireless internet and 24-hour room service.
*Cream tea to be held under Concorde or on a viewing platform directly opposite aircraft depending on operating requirements at Aerospace.
*Christmas markets are subject to scheduling changes and can not be guaranteed to run. If the markets do not run we will suggest a new itinerary which my be subject to supplements
| Dates | 4 days / 3 nights |
| December 2026 | From £355.00 per person |
| December 2027 | Prices on request |
