Lights Up! Blenheim Palace & Windsor Castle
This new tour celebrates the festive season with visits to two of the most famous and grand stately homes in England. Blenheim Palace’s Christmas illuminations are a sight to behold and Windsor Castle’s festive decorations won’t disappoint. With some shopping opportunities thrown in, it’s a great way to indulge in all things Christmas!
View Dates & BookDate & Price
Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 November 2025 £239.00
Included
Coach Travel
1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast
Blenheim Palace Christmas Market & Lights Trail
Windsor Castle Christmas including audio guides
Supplement
Hotel single occupancy £42.00
Windsor Castle:
St George’s Chapel is closed on Sunday
If the State Apartments are closed a reduction will apply.
Saturday
Travel to Blenheim Palace with some time to see the Christmas Market in The Great Court before entering The Light Trail.
The Christmas Market in The Great Court:
Shoppers and foodies can escape the bustle of The High Street and stock-up on festive goodies at the celebrated Christmas Market in The Great Court. The seasonal village of wooden chalets offers everything from inspired Christmas gift ideas to tasty treats, and if you have worked up an appetite, there is a tempting selection of street food stalls to share with loved ones under the stars.
The Great Outdoors in a brand-new light. Blenheim Palace is a place where new memories are made as a multitude of glowing lights and Christmassy sounds fill the air with festive fun.
Firmly positioned as one of the UK's leading illuminated trails and unmissable within the seasonal calendar, this has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way.
Early evening we depart Blenheim and travel to our overnight hotel near Reading.
Sunday
Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle.
This winter see the State Apartments decorated for Christmas. The festive display includes a magnificent centrepiece, the 25-foot high tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park and dressed with hundreds of twinkling lights and ornaments. The 2024 display celebrated the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter, the oldest order of chivalry in Britain, which was founded in Windsor in 1348. (Please note: Display theme for 2025 not yet confirmed)
There is also time at leisure in Windsor for shopping and sightseeing before heading for home.
EB=English Breakfast Incl., D=Dinner Included
Hilton Reading
Reading, Berkshire
The 4 star Hilton Reading hotel is located off the A33, approximately 2 miles from both the town centre and Junction 11 of the M4. The modern bedrooms are bright thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling windows and are well appointed with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel offers a stylish dining scene, with a large, contemporary, open plan restaurant, bar and café. Seasonal outdoor dining is also available on the terrace. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge (for 2 coaches)
Below is a list of Pick-up points available for this departure. Additional locations are sometimes available if en-route between these standard pick-up points. Please contact the office to enquire. Where this departure is a Short Break or Holiday which includes our Door-to-door* service, the additional pick-up points shown below are on the route of the tour coach having completed the door-to-door service. *Conditions apply. See our latest brochure
Below is a list of Pick-up points available for this departure. Additional locations are sometimes available if en-route between these standard pick-up points. Please contact the office to enquire. Where this departure is a Short Break or Holiday which includes our Door-to-door* service, the additional pick-up points shown below are on the route of the tour coach having completed the door-to-door service. *Conditions apply. See our latest brochure
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bancyfelin (Bus Stop) | Bus Stop, Bancyfelin |
| Britton Ferry (McDonalds) | Bus Stop outside McDonalds, Britton Ferry |
| Cardiff Gate (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Cardiff Gate Services, M4 J30 |
| Cardiff West (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Cardiff West Services, M4 J33 |
| Carmarthen (Boars Head) | Boars Head Bus Stop, Lammas Street, Carmarthen |
| Clunderwen (Gaer) | Entrance to Heol y Gaer, Clunderwen |
| Clunderwen (GowerS) | (S2) Entrance to Gower Villa Lane, Clunderwen |
| Clunderwen (WaldoS) | (S1) Opposite entrance to Bro Waldo, Clunderwen |
| Crosshands (Leeks) | Leeks, opposite J&J Motors, Crosshands |
| Haverfordwest (Bus) | Bus Station, Haverfordwest |
| JonesLogin(DepotViaHWest) | Jones Login Depot, Login, Whitland, SA34 0UX may travel via H/west etc.to destination & return |
| Llanddewi Velfrey (BSE) | Bus Stop Eastbound by Barber Shop, Llanddewi Velfrey |
| Llandissilio (Nantyffin) | Nantyffin Hotel, Llandissilio |
| Llandissilio(PwllcwareS) | (S3) Pwllcware Junction, Llandissilio |
| Magor (Services M4) | Coach Park, Magor Services, M4 J23A |
| Narberth (Cawdor) | On public highway, Spring Gardens outside Cawdor Court, Narberth |
| Narberth (Commercial) | Outside Celtic Commercial Garage, Spring Gardens, Narberth |
| Narberth (Springfield) | Entrance to Springfield Park, Jesse Road, Narberth |
| Narberth (Town Moor) | (1) Bus Stop opposite old CP School, Narberth Town Moor |
| Penblewin (Car Park) | Penblewin Car Park 400yds from roundabout (Whitland side) |
| Penblewin(Whitland SideE) | Opposite Penblewin Farm (Whitland side) |
| Pontabraham (Services) | Coach Park, Pontabraham Services |
| Pwlltrap (Bus Stop) | Bus Stop, Pwlltrap |
| Sarn Park (Services M4) | Coach Park, Sarn Park Services, M4 J36 |
| St. Clears (Black LionE) | (E2) Black Lion, St. Clears |
| St. Clears (Car ParkE) | (E1) Opposite entrance to St. Clears Car Park |
| Swansea West (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Swansea West Services, M4 J47 |
| Whitland (BryngwenllianE) | (E1) Lay bye opposite Bryngwenllian, Spring Gardens, Whitland |
| Whitland (Car Park) | North Road Car Park, Whitland |
| Whitland (Maesyffynnon) | Maesyffynnon, Whitland (Margarette Hughes) |
| Whitland (Old PoliceE) | (E3) Old Police Station, Spring Gardens, Whitland |
