Kew Gardens and Windsor Castle at Christmas

On Wednesday evening, enjoy the magical winter trail and discover sparkling tunnels of light, dancing waterside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colours at Kew Gardens. Along the route, independent food retailers will be offering tasty festive delights from hot food and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate. After a full English breakfast on Thursday, we travel to Windsor Castle. Here we get to spend lots of time in the largest occupied castle in the world. Audio Guides are included in our visit to ensure we don’t miss a thing! The Christmas display at Windsor includes the magnificent centrepiece – the 20-foot high Nordmann Fir in St George’s Hall which comes from Windsor Great Park. The tree is beautifully dressed with hundreds of iridescent glass and mirrored ornaments. In the State Dining Room, the table is laid with silver-gilt pieces from the spectacular Grand Service commissioned by George IV and still used today by The Queen and her guests at State Banquets. We depart Windsor mid-afternoon and return home to Devon.

Holiday Inn, Bath Road, London Heathrow****

Step into this modern hotel, and be mesmerised by the unique, open plan atrium that takes inspiration from an Italian streetscape. It's full of cosy seating areas, street lighting and an impressive theatre kitchen, so you can watch the talented chefs prepare your food!  Windsor Castle is only a 20-minute drive away.  The contemporary, spacious bedrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, with many providing exclusive views of Heathrow Airport’s runway. Plus, room service is available 24/7. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, smart TVs, USB ports and tea & coffee making facilities

Your Short Break includes :

• 1 night bed & full English breakfast

• Entrance to the illuminated trail in Kew Gardens

• Entrance to Windsor Castle at Christmas with audio guide

• Travel by Tally Ho coach

• Accompanied by our tour manager

£199 per person based on two sharing twin/double room. Single supplement £24.

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