Chester & Cheshire Oaks Festive Escape 2026
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Travel Solutions Rep
Departures between 20/11/2026 and 20/11/2026
Child max age: 17
from £279 / per person
Description
Join us this holiday season as we explore historic Chester and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village. Chester is a beautifully preserved historic city with great shopping, charming streets, and a magical festive atmosphere. Cheshire Oaks is one of the UK’s largest designer outlets, boasting over 145 designer stores, restaurants, and cafés. It’s a true shopper’s paradise! Stroll through the open-air, village-style setting and discover fantastic deals on fashion, accessories, and homeware—there’s something to suit every taste. Our base for the weekend is the Holiday Inn Runcorn, just a 20-minute drive from Cheshire Oaks, offering the perfect spot to relax after a day Of retail therapy. And don’t forget, your shopping can start on board the ferry with a great selection of Duty-Free bargains!
Price Includes
- Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast, Banbridge, Newry, Stenaline Port Dublin
- Return ferry crossings with Stena Line Dublin to Holyhead
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the 3* Holiday Inn Runcorn, Cheshire
- Breakfast
- Dinner on first night in hotel (20/11/2026)
- Free time at the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet Village
- Free Time in Chester
- Services of an experienced Travel Solutions tour manager
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – FERRIES
The UK government has introduced new legal requirements for non-British or non-Irish Passport holders traveling on ferries between the UK and the Rep of Ireland. If you hold any other government passport (irrespective of where you are currently resident) you must provide Travel Solutions with the following information:
Full name (as shown on your passport)
Nationality
Date of Birth
Passport Number
Country of Issue
This information must be supplied at least 30 days before travel, or at the time of booking if you are travelling within 30 days.
Failure to supply this information will mean you will not be able to travel and you will be asked to leave the tour (full cancellation charges will apply).
We thank you for your co-operation and look forward to welcoming you onboard.
*Please note itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability*
Accommodation
Chester & Cheshire Oaks Festive Escape 2026
Located next to the M56 motorway, Holiday Inn® Runcorn is ideal for business, events, or leisure. It offers easy access to Runcorn station for direct trains to Liverpool and London, and Runcorn East station for Chester and Manchester. Both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport are just 20 and 30 minutes away, respectively. Nearby attractions include Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Trafford Centre, Chester Zoo, and Knowsley Safari Park, perfect for shopping and family activities. Business travelers benefit from proximity to local industrial estates and the versatile Cheshire Suite, which accommodates up to 500 guests. Hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, a fitness center with an indoor pool, and the Kids Stay and Eat Free program. Guest rooms feature TVs and a pillow menu for comfort. Enjoy meals in the Open Lobby or relax with coffee while watching sports in a welcoming environment.
Hotel Services/Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness Centre
- Indoor Swimming Pool
Room Types
- Single Room - Sleeps 1 max.
- Twin/Double Room - Sleeps 2 max
- Triple Room - Sleeps 3 max
Guest Rooms
- Single room - 215 ft² - 1 double bed - Room features a work desk and access to high-speed internet. Satellite TV and pay-per-view movies are also available, along with 24-hour room service and tea/coffee making facilities, aswell as ironing facilities. A fully equipped bathroom with bath/shower, towels and hairdryer.
- Twin/Double room - 215 ft² - 2 single beds or 1 double bed - Room features a work desk and access to high-speed internet. Satellite TV and pay-per-view movies are also available, along with 24-hour room service and tea/coffee making facilities, aswell as ironing facilities. A fully equipped bathroom with bath/shower, towels and hairdryer.
- Triple Room - 258 ft² - 1 double bed & 1 sofa bed - Room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a sofa and ironing facilities. A fully equipped bathroom with bath/shower, towels and hairdryer.
*Some services may have additional charges
Additional Info
- Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price.
- Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability
Itinerary
Day 1 Meet your coach at your selected pick-up point and travel to Dublin for the early morning ferry crossing to Holyhead. Start’your Christmas shopping right away by making the most of the onboard Duty-Free offers and new Duty-Free allowances.
Day 2 After breakfast (departure time to be confirmed by your tour manager), board the coach for a full day at Cheshire Oaks Designer Village. With over 145 designer stores, restaurants, and cafés, it’s the perfect place to enjoy Christmas shopping and pick up some fantastic bargains. Why not grab some dinner at Cheshire Oaks before rejoining your coach to return to the hotel in the early evening
Day 3 Following breakfast and check-out (departure time to be confirmed by your driver), join your coach for the return journey to Holyhead to board the afternoon sailing to Dublin Port. On arrival, you will be transferred back to your original joining point.
Ferries & Dates
Ferry Times
- Departs Dublin 08:15 / Arrives Holyhead 11:50
- Departs Holyhead 15:15 / Arrives Dublin 18:30
Optional Extras
- Single Supplement Cost£70 per person
