We start with a local departure and travel north. Accommodation has been reserved for 2 nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis at a good class hotel.
On day 2, after breakfast, we travel to the magnificent city of Durham. Here the Christmas Festival is set around the World Heritage site of the cathedral, castle and throughout the city centre.
Numerous stalls, entertainment and activities. Normally there is an afternoon lantern procession and all the main shops and restaurants will be brightly decorated and stocked with Christmas gift ideas. Return back to the hotel for dinner and the night.
On day 3, after breakfast, we travel to Knaresborough – a pretty village – with its annual Christmas market featuring special Christmas gifts. Return back later on.