4★ England GLOW AT RHS BRIDGEWATER AND FESTIVE MARKETS

GLOW AT RHS BRIDGEWATER AND FESTIVE MARKETS TOUR 2026

3 Nights

Half Board

Travel Solutions Rep

Departures between 27/11/2026 and 27/11/2026

Child max age: 17

from £499 / per person

Check availability

Description

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Glow at RHS Bridgewater, Christmas shopping, and the Manchester & Liverpool Festive Markets break. Join us for some stress-free Christmas shopping as you sit back and relax and travel by luxury coach to one of the UK’s most popular shopping destinations! Experience the magic of winter as RHS Garden Bridgewater is transformed into a dazzling wonderland for its spectacular Glow event. Wander through illuminated pathways, shimmering displays, and beautifully lit landscapes that bring the gardens to life after dark. Combine this enchanting evening with a visit to local festive markets – Manchester and Liverpool, where twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and charming stalls create the perfect Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy everything from unique gifts and crafts to delicious festive food and drinks — a wonderful seasonal outing for all ages. Grab some designer bargains as we visit the Caledonia Park Designer Outlet, Gretna Gateway. Don’t forget you can start your shopping on board the ferry by taking advantage of the great Duty-free shopping!

Price Includes

Luxury coach travel from Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Dunsilly, Belfast
Outbound ferry crossing with Stena Line Dublin to Holyhead
Inbound ferry crossing with Stena Line Cairnryan to Belfast
3 nights’ accommodation at The 4* Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quay
Breakfast and evening meals
Free time in Manchester – visit Manchester Christmas Markets
Free time in Liverpool – visit the Liverpool Christmas Markets
Entrance to RHS Bridgewater festive Glow
Free time at Caledonia Park Designer Outlet Village, Gretna Green
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 – Please note itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability

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Accommodation

GLOW AT RHS BRIDGEWATER AND FESTIVE MARKETS TOUR 2026

Overlooking Manchester's Salford Quays and located less than a mile from Old Trafford, the Copthorne Hotel offers modern, spacious en-suite rooms, some with water views. Featuring 24-hour room service, a stylish restaurant serving international cuisine, and a sports bar, the hotel is ideal for travellers. Guests enjoy easy access to the city centre via nearby Exchange Quay and Salford Quays Metrolink stations, with The Lowry Centre just a short walk away

Room Types

Single room - Sleeps max 1
Standard double/twin room - Sleeps max 2

Hotel Services/Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Free Wi-Fi
Fitness Centre
Lift

Guest Rooms

Single room - 269 ft² - 1 double bed - Room features a desk, TV, telephone, Ironing facilities & Tea/Coffee maker. A fully equipped bathroom with bath/shower, towels and hairdryer
Standard double/twin room - 269 ft² - 1 double bed or 2 single beds, sleeps max 2 - Room features a desk, TV, telephone, Ironing facilities & Tea/Coffee maker. A fully equipped bathroom with bath/shower, towels and hairdryer

*Some services may have additional charges

Please Note

Meals on-board the ferries are not included in your tour price
Full payment required 12 weeks prior to departure.
Itinerary is subject to change due to attractions availability.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet your coach at your chosen pick-up point and travel to Dublin to board the early-morning ferry to Holyhead. Start your Christmas shopping on board by taking advantage of duty-free deals with the new allowances. Upon arrival in Holyhead, continue to your hotel in the Salford Quays area of Manchester. Check in and enjoy dinner.

Day 2: After breakfast, board your coach for a visit to Manchester and its famous Christmas Market. With over 200 stalls spread across key locations—including Piccadilly Gardens, Exchange Square, and King Street West—you’ll have plenty to explore.
After an early dinner, we head to RHS Bridgewater to experience Glow, a spectacular night-time event that transforms the gardens into a colourful, illuminated winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and festive atmosphere.

Day 3: Following breakfast, depart for Liverpool’s Albert Dock. The day is yours to explore at leisure. If you’re shopping for gifts, visit the Christmas market or the impressive Liverpool ONE shopping complex. When you’re ready for a break, choose from a variety of museums—or stop by The Cavern, the iconic Beatles venue, for refreshments and a taste of music history.

Day 4: After breakfast and check-out (departure time to be confirmed by your tour manager), rejoin your coach and travel to Caledonia Park Designer Outlet Village at Gretna Green for some final shopping time. Continue onwards to Cairnryan Port for the evening sailing to Belfast. Upon arrival, you will return to your original joining point.