Warm clothes, rosy cheeks and festive smiles are around every corner. On our travels we take in traditional German Christmas markets, Victorian Christmas fayres, and a festive knees-up for good measure.
The festivities begin as soon as you step onto the SwanTourer.
Head North to Birmingham where mulled wine and mince pies
await at our country house hotel, the perfect opportunity to exchange a few festive stories,
before being seated in the hotels relaxed Brasserie for a three course meal.
Awaken to a day at leisure in Birmingham for a spot of Christmas shopping
in the Bullring shopping center
before enjoying a crisp stroll beside the citys canals.
The magical Christmas Market awaits;
enjoy browsing festive market stalls as the sweet smell of mulled wine fills the air.
Excursions to the birth town of William Shakespeare follow,
with a canal boat trip as well as free time in Stratford-upon-Avon
where all that glitters truly is gold.
Visits to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
give an insight into a truly authentic Victorian Christmas,
perhaps the Greyfriars House and Gardens will be festively decorated too.
Enjoy a good old-fashioned knees-up back at the hotel with a New Years Eve Gala Dinner,
a drinks reception and entertainment throughout the night
to keep the festivities rolling.
Mulled wine and mince pies upon arrival.
Excursions to Birmingham and the Christmas Market.
Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Canal boat trip in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Visit to the Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre.
New Years Eve Gala Dinner with bubbles drinks reception and entertainment.
After Dinner Quiz.
4 nights hotel stay on half board
Coach travel
Stourport Manor****
Stourport-on-Severn
This red-bricked country house
hotel is comfortably nestled
amongst 23-acres of grounds.
Guests can enjoy modern rooms,
an indoor pool, steam room and
plenty more. The hotel has a lift.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Ashburton | Ashburton - Eastern Road (B3352) just past Glendinnings Office TQ13 7AP | |
Barnstaple Coach Depot | Barnstaple-Coney Avenue EX328QJ. | |
Barnstaple Railway | Barnstaple Railway Station - EX31 2AU | |
Bickington Garage | Bickington - Opposite Garage EX31 2JG | |
Bideford/Kingsley Statue | Bideford Kingsley Statue | |
Bishopsteignton | Bishopsteignton - Bus stop outside Metro Motors TQ14 9RL | |
Bodmin | Bodmin - Bus stop by Dennison Road car park PL31 2LL | |
Braunton/opp George Hotel | Braunton Opposite George Hotel - EX33 2JJ | |
Bridgewater - Bus Station | Bridgewater - Bus Station - Stand 7 TA6 5PZ. | |
Bridgewater Services | Bridgewater Services Coach Park - TA6 6TS | |
Bristol - Anchor Road | Bristol - Anchor Road bus stop opposite @ Bristol | |
Buckfastleigh | Buckfastleigh - Dart Garage Bus Shelter on Dart Bridge Road, TQ11 0DZ | |
Bude | Bude - TSB Bank EX23 8JJ | |
Budleigh Salterton | Budleigh Salterton - Public Hall EX9 6RJ | |
Clyst St George | Clyst St George - Bus stop by St George & Dragon Hotel, EX3 0QJ | |
Cullompton Services | Cullompton Services M5 Jct 28 EX15 1NS | |
Dawlish | Dawlish - Piermont Place, EX7 9PH | |
East Budleigh | East Budleigh, The Rolle Arms, EX9 7DL | |
Eastgate Shopping Centre | Eastgate Shopping Centre, Bus stop(M32 Jct 2) | |
Exeter - Belgrave Road | Exeter - Belgrave Road, Loading Bays at the back of Vue Cinema, EX1 2AA | |
Exeter Services | Exeter Services M5 coach park EX2 7HF | |
Exminster | Exminster - Victory Hall EX6 8DF | |
Exmouth | Exmouth - Opposite Savoy Cinema EX8 1HP | |
Folly Gate | Folly Gate EX20 3AH | |
Fraddon Services | Fraddon Services - TR9 6NA | |
Fremington/New Inn | Fremington New Inn EX31 2NT | |
Gordano Services M5 | Gordano Services Coach bay - BS20 7XG | |
Hatherleigh Co-Op | Hatherleigh Co -Op EX20 3HY | |
Holsworthy | Holsworthy Bus Stop opposite Church - EX22 6HA | |
Ilfracombe | Ilfracombe War memorial EX34 8HB | |
Ivybridge | Ivybridge,Bus stop on road outside Town Hall PL21 | |
J27/M5 | Services by Petrol Station | |
Kenton | Kenton - Outside Roadean Restaurant A379 | |
Kilkhampton | Kilkhampton - Outside the Church | |
Kingskerswell /NewtonRd | Kingskerswell - Bus stop just before Hospital on Newton Road, opposite Bridge Retail Park | |
Kingskerswell Hare&Hounds | Kingskerswell, just past Hare & Hounds Pub on corner of Manor Gardens | |
Kingskerswell/ The Sloop | Kingskerswell - Bus stop by The Sloop | |
Kingskerswell/Devon Motor | Kingskerswell - opposite Devon Motor Homes TQ12 5AT | |
Kingsteignton | Kingsteignton - Fountain Bus Stop opposite Lidl | |
Knowstone | Knowstone - Picnic Area | |
Launceston | Launceston -Bus stop by the multi storey car park on Westgate | |
Liskeard | Liskeard - The Parade | |
Lympstone | Lympstone - The Saddlers, Exmouth Road | |
Meeth | Meeth - The Bull and Dragon Public House EX20 3EP | |
Merton | Merton Square, EX20 | |
Merton Square | Merton Square | |
Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot,Railway Station TQ12 2BT | |
Newton Poppleford | Newton Poppleford, St Luke's Church, EX10 0EG | |
North Tawton | North Tawton Square | |
Okehampton | Okehampton, West Bridge Bus Stop, EX20 1JZ | |
Paignton | Paignton,Garfield Rd, by the Multi storey car park | |
Plymouth | Plymouth, Outside Bretonside Coach Park PL4 0BG | |
Plymouth - Derrys Cross | Plymouth - Derrys Cross bus bays outside Rumpus Cosy Cafe, PL1 2TE | |
Plympton | Plympton - Ridgeway Bus Stop near Co-op Store | |
Plymstock Broadway | Plymstock Broadway - Opposite Lidl Store by Broadway Car Park PL9 7AU | |
Preston | Preston - Bus Shelter in between Conservative Club and Baptist Church A3022 | |
Redruth | Redruth - Railway station, Redruth, TR15 2AB | |
Sedgemoor Services M5 N | Sedgemoor services M5 Coach Park, Northbound | |
Sedgemoor Services M5 S | Sedgemoor services M5 Coach Park, Southbound, | |
Self Drive | Self Drive | |
Sidford | Sidford - Green Close Bus Stop | |
Sidmouth, The Triangle | Sidmouth, The Triangle, EX10 8PF | |
Sourton Cross | Okehampton, Sourton Cross EX20 4LY | |
South Brent | South Brent - Bus stop outside The London Inn Mews on the B3372 | |
South Molton/Square | South Molton Square - EX36 3AB | |
St Austell | St Austell - Railway Station, PL25 4LA | |
Starcross | Starcross - Opposite Railway Station | |
Stibb Cross | Stibb Cross Bus stop adjacent to the Old Union Inn | |
Taunton - Tower Street | Taunton - Tower Street Bus Station | |
Taunton Deane Services N | Taunton Deane Serv M5 Coach Pk Northbound TA3 7PF | |
Taunton Deane Services S | Taunton Deane Serv Coach Park Southbound TA3 7PF | |
Taunton Murco Garage | Taunton, Murco Garage J25/M5 | |
Tavistock | Tavistock, Opposite/Outside the Bedford Hotel Depending on which way the coach is coming from | |
Teignmouth | Teignmouth - Eastcliff Coach Park | |
Tiverton Coach Station | Tiverton Coach Station | |
Tiverton Shell J27/M5 | Tiverton Shell Garage J27/M5 | |
Torquay | Torquay - Opposite the library on Lymington Road, | |
Torrington | Torrington - back of Globe | |
Totnes | Totnes - Bus layby opposite the Seven Stars Hotel TQ9 5DD | |
Truro | Truro - Fairmantle Street coach park, TR1 2EQ | |
Wellington - Chelston | Wellington - Chelston Business Park outside Wellington Motors | |
Wellington - Conservative | Wellington - Conservative Club, TA21 8QT | |
Whiddon Down Sevice area | Whiddon Down Service Area Exeter Road EX20 2QT | |
Winkleigh | Winkleigh Garage,Exeter Road, Winkleigh, EX19 8JJ on A3124 | |
Worle | Worle - Bus Stop by Roundabout behind Parish Pump Pub | |
Yelland/Pottery Lane End | Yelland - Bus stop at Pottery Lane, EX31 |
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