Staying at the Bank House Hotel near Worcester this stylish hotel has everything you need for an Autumn visit to Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Nestled in the heart of the countryside between Great Malvern and the city of Worcester our Hotel features a luxury spa and an 18 hole Florida style golf course.
Our excursions, subject to confirmation, will include a visit to Hampton Court Castle, Severn Valley Railway, a Safari Park and a boat trip in the Wye Valley.
The Tavistock Goose Fair is one of only two held in England, the other being in Nottingham. It has its origins in the 1100s, growing up as a social event around bringing geese to market. The event attracts over 200 market traders and showmen from across the country filling the streets with stalls and side-shows. Treat yourself to a tasty goose lunch or enjoy the rides at the showground.
Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start of the oyster-dredging season. Devoted to the mighty mollusc, the Festival highlights the traditional methods of harvesting, using only sail and oar, and champions the native Fal oyster.
Wander around Falmouth to find cookery demonstrations, live music, food stalls, Cornish food produce, arts and crafts marquee, real ale, wine and Champagne bars and the oyster and seafood bars.
With the Festival, the National Maritime Museum, Falmouth Lifeboat Station and the Town Centre all within close proximity there will be something for everyone to enjoy on this autumnal day out.
Leaving Bodmin early afternoon we make our way to Bridgwater. The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a spectacular event and it is regarded as one of the world's largest illuminated carnivals. The floats can be up to 100ft long, 11ft wide, 18ft high and contain up to 250,000 lights.
The carnival procession can take over two hours to get through the streets on the two and half mile route. Seeing really is believing so don't miss this fantastic illuminated carnival! The coach will leave soon after the Carnival procession ends.
The ever popular Longleat Festival of Light for all the family. Enjoy animal encounters from the comfort of your coach on a drive through the famous Safari Park. See the impressive animals move freely across hundreds of acres of land. Wander inside Longleat House, one of the country's finest examples of Elizabethan architecture, dressed up for Christmas. As night falls the festival comes to light and Longleat transforms into a glowing wonderland. Discover more than 30 acres of illuminations all set against the beautiful backdrop of Longleat House and its landscaped gardens. Find the giant Christmas Tree with hundreds of dazzling lights dancing to favourite festive tunes.
The elegant, Grade II listed Royal Hotel in Weymouth is situated right on the seafront placing you at the heart of this classic seaside resort.
The Royal Hotel is an impressive building of intricate architecture and boasting fantastic views over the beach and bay. Just a short stroll to the shops, seaside attractions and the famously beautiful harbour and marina, the location could not be better for exploring all that Weymouth has to offer.
Birmingham’s Christmas Market is a firm fixture in the city’s annual calendar and comes alive every winter with the arrival of the Market, a clear sign that Christmas is just around the corner. The stalls on Victoria Square and along New Street offer something for everyone.
Gifts for family and friends with everything from handcrafted wooden decorations and delicate glass baubles to crystal lamps, toys, jewellery and much more besides.
The smell of chestnuts cooking on steam engines will waft through the streets bringing excitement to children and adults alike. Shops will be open late, and the town will come alive with entertainment on every corner.
There will be stilt walkers, choirs, bands, street entertainers all performing throughout town. Festive Craft, Food & Drink and gift stalls can be found around town and in Butcher’s Hall. While you're in town, you can take in the festive scenes in St. Eustachius Church.
Christmas Train of Lights, the multi award-winning and the UK's first ever steam train of lights, is now the must-see event in the South West festive calendar and of course the 2025 show will capture the magic and feature lineside displays and surprises that can only be viewed from the train.
Your festive illuminated journey starts at Paignton, where the train with vintage carriages await you, decorated with thousands of lights, both inside and out.
You will be propelled through the 450-metre Greenway tunnel that leads you to the enchanted forest which will be transformed by a multitude of lights with brand new feature displays
The stunning show ends as you leave the forest only to be greeted by the twinkling lights of Dartmouth reflected on the river Dart. After a turnaround at Kingswear and with the opportunity to disembark and take photographs from the platform, you will be on your way back to Paignton to experience the spectacle from a different direction.
Please Note: This tour is for Train of Lights only and does not include Santa visit.