Don’t get brain fuzz shopping on a screen this season, Christmas shopping is so much more fun when you’re out and about amongst the festive atmosphere! Especially when you can support independents and local businesses on the interesting High Streets in our nearby towns and cities too.
That money you're about to spend on postage could be spent on a fare only deal to these exciting destinations so you can enjoy a great shopping day out instead...
- ~ Norwich | Mon 21 Nov from £29.50The famous Tunnel of Lights returns to Norwich from November 17th – perfect for a seasonal selfie! Take a look at Visit Norwich’s guides to the Best Independent Shopping in Norwich this season.
- ~ Oxford | Tue 22 Nov from £29.50 Shopping in Oxford is now better than ever following the re-opening of Westgate Shopping Arcade in 2017 - complete with its very own Roof Terrace. The Covered Market (on this site since 1774!) has a huge mix of intriguing goods.
- ~ Nottingham | Wed 23 Nov from £25 Take a look at the Independent Shopping suggestions from Visit Nottingham and head to Nottingham Christmas Market with its unique sky skate path!
- ~ Rushden Lakes | Wed 7 Dec from £19.50 Shop in the calming and unique surroundings of a nature reserve. You won’t find boutiques but you will find brands here, check out all the waterfront stores at Rushden.
Get even more from your shopping trip in these festive destinations...
- ~ Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral Christmas Fayre | Thur 24 Nov from £25 40 stallholders showcasing unique local products in this atmospheric setting.
- ~ Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market | Tue 29 Nov from £25 The largest authentic German market outside of Germany!
- ~ York Christmas Festival | Wed 30 Nov from £32.50 Celebrating its 30th anniversary! Alpine chalets filled with local artisan products line York’s traditional streets. New for 2022 is a traditional Swiss chalet – The Winter Hütte offering a ‘Swiss with a Twist’ dining experience!
- ~ Lincoln Christmas Market | Thur 1 Dec from £25 150 stalls nestled between the Norman castle and gothic cathedral.
- ~ Belvoir Castle Engine Yard Shopping Village | Mon 5 Dec from £37 See Belvoir Castle transformed for Christmas in to a Cinderella fairy tale then head to their unique Engine Yard Shopping Village for artisan shopping in the stunning Vale of Belvoir. You’ll find a garden shop, a chocolatier, speciality tea and coffee, a jewellers and toy shop, amongst others, in this unique setting.
Make a list, make a day of it and make someone else's day with a unique gift this Christmas.
PS. There's plenty of space on the coach for all of your shopping, we're sure our drivers won't mind giving you a hand with all your bags!
