Hobbycrafts at the NEC, Birmingham (inc. Crafts for Christmas)

Saturday 5th November

The UK’s largest Creative Crafts event, the award winning Hobbycrafts show, acts as a who’s who of the craft world, bringing together celebrities of TV and print with craft enthusiasts. As you tour the show, you will be absorbed by the splendid work on display from Artists, Guilds and demonstrators. This show has everything for the enthusiast with encouragement and supplies for your own creative craft projects, including cards and decorations for Christmas.

£45.50 adult, £44.50 per senior.

Includes admission.

Salisbury Market & Wilton Shopping Village

Tuesday 15th November

Our first stop will be at Salisbury, where the Charter Market is held each Tuesday. This colourful, noisy, bustling market never fails to please the shopper and browser alike. From fresh bread, hot donuts, spit roasts and fresh coffee to fruit and vegetables, meats and cheeses. From clothes and shoes to kitchenware and furniture, this market certainly has something for everyone. There are also many other shops, cafes and restaurants within Salisbury. In the afternoon, we will travel the short distance to Wilton Shopping Village, located in a restored 18th century courtyard in a riverside setting, where a host of exciting shops offer a dazzling array of goods at low prices.

£34.50 per person.

Including admission.

London for Shopping

Thursday 17th November

A day visit to London for Christmas shopping or sightseeing. You will be dropped in a conveniently located position to enable you to enjoy all that the capital offers.

Calais – Cite Europe via Eurotunnel

Saturday 19th November

A full day tour through the Channel Tunnel to Cite Europe, a huge shopping complex just outside Calais. Stock up for Christmas with a huge choice of French goods, food, wines and spirits.

£52.00 per person.

A full passport is required for this tour.

Blenheim Palace at Christmas & Living Crafts

Sunday 20th November

A chance to view this magnificent palace decorated with the finery and traditions of Christmas. Around 80 talented British craftsmen will be exhibiting a wide range of products such as gold and silver jewellery, works of art, toys, handmade soaps and candles and special Christmas drinks such as spiced ales and mead.

£47.50 per adult, £46.00 per senior.

Includes admission to the Palace, park and gardens as well as the Living Crafts exhibition.

Bournemouth or Poole

Wednesday 23rd November

The driver will drop in both towns to give you plenty of time in whichever one you prefer. Both Bournemouth and Poole are excellent venues for shopping with a vast choice of stores. Bournemouth is a great town with superb facilities whilst Poole has a natural harbour and delightful Quay.

Blackbushe Market

Sunday 27th November

This huge market has an unbeatable range of bargains for all the family. With around 1000 stalls, Blackbushe is the place to be for household goods, toys, clothes,home furnishings and lots more. There are plenty of hot and cold refreshment stands too!

Winchester Christmas Market

Wednesday 30th November - Thursday 8th December

A day tour to Winchester, England’s Ancient capital, popular for its shopping streets and architecture. Stunningly situated at the foot of the Cathedral in the historic grounds of the Inner Close, the Christmas Market will be made up of 75 timber chalet style stalls, all attractively arranged around a large outdoor ice rink. The chalets will be prettily lit with tiny white lights and decorated in a manner similar to the traditional German Markets. As one approaches the Inner Close from the main shopping street (the High Street) the Outer Close of the Cathedral will greet visitors with a burst of festive lights and large beautifully lit Christmas Trees.