Top Ten British Places to Visit by Coach / Bus Tour

With the prospect of the rising price of airline tickets, this winter there has never been a better time to appreciate some of the most beautiful and unique tourist destinations in the United Kingdom.

Coach holidays are an excellent way to explore England, Scotland, and Wales; here are some of the best holiday destinations this winter:

Edinburgh

One of the most historical cities in the United Kingdom, Edinburgh is one of the most fascinating and beautiful tourist destinations in Scotland. Although the city boasts magnificent beauty in the winter, the city takes a special significance.

On the 29^th of November, the Light Night event takes place at The Mound & St Andrew Square where a late show of Christmas lights and fireworks astound crowds year after year. Over the next ten days, a whole host of events are arranged inside the great city to celebrate Christmas.

Bath

From one historical city to another, Bath offers tourists some of the most idyllic historical sites found in Europe.

From the Roman baths themselves to the Theatre Royal, the city offers one of the best Christmas shopping locations in the South of England.

Cardiff

One of the most populated cities in the UK, Cardiff is a hub of activity during the winter season and offers tourists some of the best shopping opportunities in the region.

If you’re around for the 8^th & 9^th of December, the city celebrates Christmas with their Medieval Christmas Fayre, found just north of the city in Caerphilly. With over 90 food and drink stalls, you can be assured of a very pleasant time.

Oxford

Home of one of the most famous universities in the world, the city of Oxford is ranked as one of the friendliest in the country and expands its welcome with a festival of lights and shopping during the Christmas period.

With the Oxford Christmas Market in full tow, along with a full selection of concerts at Christ Church, you are assured to find something to do in one of England’s most pleasant cities.

Whitby

A town known more for vampires than the natural beauty and culture in which it certainly inhibits; Whitby is by far one of the most picturesque seaside towns to visit during the Christmas period.

With a whole host of events including the craft & gift fayre, Winterland art gallery and some of the best fish and chips in the UK, you’ll find yourself wanting to come back again and again.

Cambridge

With some of the most beautiful architecture in the world, not to mention one of the greatest universities, Cambridge is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the South of England.

With the ADC Theatre, Cambridge Arts Theatre and the Corn Exchange all putting on a fabulous array of shows in December, the city offers some of the best shows in theatre during the Christmas period.

Weymouth

Found in the county of Dorset, Weymouth is one of the most popular and splendid seaside towns in the country. Situated halfway along the Jurassic Coast, itself a World Heritage Site, the town strives on tourism, its harbor, and natural beauty.

Known as the Christmas Sparkle, an event of bright lights, shopping, and entertainment, takes place on December 13^th and promises to be one of the most magical nights on the Weymouth calendar.

York

Keeping to the trend of historical cities, York is one which simply flourishes in the winter season, with an array of beautiful streets decorated with some of the brightest of lights; who would have thought that a Christmas wonderland could be found in one of the oldest military cities in England?

Lincoln

Home to one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe with over 250,000 visitors every single year, it could never be said that the city lies sleeping during the Christmas period.

Besides the market, there is the world-famous Steep Hill, Aviation Heritage, Tattershall Castle, and the Usher Gallery.

Manchester

With an estimated population of just over half a million people, Manchester is one of the busiest and most exciting cities in the North of England.

With such a great history of music, poetry, and art, you can be assured of a whole tapestry of events during the Christmas period.

Manchester also has its world-famous German market which takes place from 17^th of November through to 23^rd of December where you can enjoy some of the finest delights of German culture.

This article was written by National Holidays who specialize in cheap coach holidays across the U.K, Europe, and Ireland. They offer convenient coach trips from large cities such as Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle to destinations in the U.K and Europe.