LEISURE: Cracking Christmas trips lined-up by South West Coaches

THE Yeovil-based South West Coaches has got some cracking festive trips lined-up over the next few weeks to get you in the mood for the Christmas season.

On Sunday, November 19, 2017, there will be a coach going to Blenheim Palace & Living Crafts for Christmas.

More details can be found on this link - http://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/excursions/blenheim-palace-and-living-crafts-for-christmas/60 .

The Living Crafts for Christmas fair is held within the grounds of Blenheim Palace and offers the perfect opportunity to purchase festive gifts and stocking fillers for all the family.

Explore the Churchill and Marlborough Pavilions in the Great Court, where over 150 British designer-makers will be showcasing high quality contemporary crafts.

Discover the perfect presents for all the family from special commissions to simple stocking fillers; millinery, ceramics, studio glass, leather work, sculpture, textile crafts, photography, toys and puzzles, soaps, designer jewellery and more.

On Saturday, November 25, 2017, South West Coaches will be going to the Ideal Home Show at Christmas.

More details are available on this link - http://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/excursions/ideal-home-show-at-christmas/60 .

The multi award-winning Ideal Home Show at Christmas returns with the ultimate festive shopping experience, where you can find everything on your Christmas list all under one roof; from decorations and hand crafted gifts, to turkey, festive fizz and Christmas puddings, to furniture, DIY solutions and New Year home projects not to mention live demonstrations, entertainment, Ice skating and celebrity appearances! A fantastic festive day out for all of the family.

The Bristol Christmas Special will be visited by South West Coaches on Thursday, November 30, 2017, with more details on this link - http://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/excursions/bristol-christmas-special/60 .

People will arrive for lunch at the impressive Undercroft of Bristol’s St Mary Redcliffe Church, renowned for its beauty and Gothic architecture.

There will be a visit the Arc Café with its calm and relaxing atmosphere where people will enjoy a two-course Christmas lunch.

After lunch people will join the coach for a panoramic guided tour of Bristol with a Blue Badge Guide, including Brunel’s suspension bridge and the Clifton Downs. There will then be free time in the afternoon and early evening to explore the Christmas Markets.

And then on Sunday, December 3, 2017, South West Coaches will be running a trip to the Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard.

More details are available on this link - http://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/excursions/victorian-festival-of-christmas-at-portsmouth-historic-dockyard/60 .

People will be able to step back in time and experience the traditions of Christmas past.  Be magically transported to a Dickensian-style  bygone era of snowy white streets, seasonal carols and a host of colourful characters.

The Historic Dockyard and its attractions will come alive with joyful performances, music and song and the ever popular Fagin's Tavern will open its door for Music Hall style entertainment.

People will also be able to find gifts galore at the wonderful Christmas and Continental markets.

For more details please call South West Coaches on 01935-475872 or go to http://www.southwestcoaches.co.uk/ .

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