The hugely popular St Nicholas Fair returns for 2023, a Christmas experience that will produce magical memories that you’ll never forget, and will have you returning to the city time and time again.

The best way to start your Christmas is with a stroll along Parliament Street and St Sampson’s square where wintry alpine chalets run up the street and around the square. Each chalet is stocked with unique products with everything from stocking fillers and extra special gifts, to delicious tasty treats. Enjoy a bite to eat or sip on some warming mulled wine in the cheery, buzzing atmosphere.

Be swept away on a wonderful adventure through iconic scenes from the Wizard of Oz, transformed and brought to life within the grandeur of Tatton Park's historic mansion.  As you wander through the beautifully decorated staterooms, each corner turned will reveal a new surprise, from the exciting adventure following the Yellow Brick Road to the sparkling Emerald City, all adorned in beautiful decorations.  Our visit coincides with Tatton Park Christmas Gift Fair offering a unique opportunity to explore the Tenants Hall inside the stately mansion house, which is not usually open to the public.  As you step inside, you will be greeted by a festive atmosphere, twinkling lights and a variety of local suppliers selling everything from jewellery to candles, crafts and gin.

The Victorian Fayre was first started back in 1992 by traders from picturesque New Street and Friar Street. The Fayre may have grown a lot but it has stayed true to its traditional roots with plenty of Victorian themed characters, festive treats and a wonderful atmosphere. This year there will be almost 200 stalls across the city centre, selling local arts and crafts, delicious street food and gifts.

Look out for Victorian characters in Gin Lane, lofty entertainers on stilts, brilliant musicians on the stages and buskers on every street corner.

Located once again against the stunning backdrop of St George's Plateau and William Brown Street Liverpool Christmas Market returns with of all the favourite festive food offerings, as well as a few more new and exciting treats that will truly make the market a culinary trip around the world!

A carefully selected range of crafters and makers will be selling some unique Christmas gifts, decorations, art, crafts and jewellery. The range of bars including but not limited to the tipi bar, ski bar, windmill bar and the new Bavarian bar - will host local performers on the weekends and for those who fancy a sing-a-long, the karaoke ski lifts will be back. 

The big wheel, snow slide and Santa Land rides will once again ensure that aside from shopping, dining and toasting marshmallows, you can take that stunning holiday snap of the kiddies, fur-babies or partner overlooking one of the best cityscapes around.

With all the shops of the city centre close by, you can complete all you Christmas shopping in one day!

Join us to our surprise destination and enjoy a 2 course festive lunch.

(Timetable TBA)

Situated outside the Town Hall near to Chester Cathedral (make sure you go inside to see the annual Christmas Tree Festival), the xmas market has a range of over 70 stalls selling Christmas gifts, arts and crafts goodies, fudge, local spirits and stocking fillers all surrounding the beautiful Christmas tree in the heart of Chester City Centre.

Whilst shopping you can treat yourself to a hot mulled wine to get you in the festive spirit.  There is also a selection of stands selling food ranging from hot dogs to hog roasts or pop in to the nearby new Market Hall where you can find food to suit every taste. We will arrive in Chester appriximately 1.30pm and leave at 8.00pm so there will be plenty of time for shopping, sightseeing and to enjoy the atmosphere of the Christmas Market. 

For over five hundred years, Bury Market has dominated the consumer retail sector in the area. Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting thousands of visitors every week. Quite rightly as the World Famous, Bury Market oozes charisma and atmosphere. The ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall.

You decide Cheshire Oaks or Liverpool.

Cheshire Oaks

Cheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest designer outlet. With over 360,000 square
feet of retail space, comprising more than 145 boutiques, restaurants and cafés, Highlights range
from athletic labels, like Nike and Adidas.

Liverpool

If you love shopping, you’ll fit in well here; Shoppers are spoilt for choice between gleaming new city-centre shopping centres, boutique arcades, bohemian streets and farmers markets. Liverpool also has a wide range of visitor attractions to explore

Why not join us to enjoy a relaxing day out on board one of our luxury coaches. "Where will we be going" you may well ask - sorry it's a secret but who knows, if the sun is shining we may go to the seaside or if it's not so nice perhaps a scenic tour with stops at places of interest