Our first stop will be at one of Europe's largest shopping centres – Cite Europe in France. With a large selection of fashion shops, restaurants and a hypermarket you are sure to find some bargains. You can remain at Cite Europe or alternatively if you would like to purchase cigarettes or tobacco stay on the coach where we will stop at an outlet in Belgium, before returning back to Cite Europe where you will spend the remaining time (time permitting).

Located near Oxford a dream destination for the shopaholic with over 300 boutique outlets offering designer brands.

Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest fishing port in France and so the emphasis is very much on seafood and all things connected with the sea. With its cobbled square and vibrant market, its superb seafood restaurants and bistros has always had great appeal. You can remain in Boulogne or alternatively you can go and stock up at Auchan Hypermarket before returning back to Boulogne to spend the remainder of time.

A delightful city built on the fortunes of the cloth merchants of the Middle Ages with beautiful Medieval buildings for you to admire. A trip on the canals is recommended. There are many quality restaurants and shops to sample, especially those selling Belgian chocolates!

The Medieval town of Bury St Edmunds has excellent shops, restaurant and tea rooms.

Canterbury is one of Britain’s finest cathedral cities and stands on the River Stour in the heart of Kent. There is plenty to keep the visitor interested either a visit to the famous Canterbury Cathedral or the many shops.

Enjoy a drive through the Essex countryside to the charming rural village of Clavering, where we stop for a delicious Christmas Lunch at TV Chef Jamie Oliver’s father’s 16th Century Cricketers Inn, with award winning food, roaring log fires and beamed ceilings. Includes a 3-course Christmas Lunch, followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Early Booking Essential

The Kent International Antiques and collectors fair at Detling has an international flavour. More and more stall holders are traveling from mainland Europe to sell their wares at Detling, providing a broad range of goods to satisfy all appetites for classic and traditional pieces. Furniture, ceramics, books, and many more items of interest.

An opportunity to stock up on a few essentials at low prices! First we visit a beer and wine warehouse near Calais in France stopping for approx 1 hour, we then travel on to a chocolate and tobacco outlet in Belgium for approx 1 hour.

Ipswich is a town steeped in history, stroll along its historic waterfront or enjoy the arts and heritage the town has to offer or visit it’s variety of shops and of course it’s market. Woodbridge is a lovely quaint seaside town lying on the banks of the River Deben where you can enjoy a meal or cream tea in one of their local tea rooms.

Morning stop off in the village of Faversham before continuing our journey to the cathedral city of Canterbury where you will have free time to explore the town. Later in the afternoon we will stop at the quaint village of Chilham, it's medieval square offers a real taste of history, peruse the shops and tea rooms.

The Lincoln Christmas Market is an event not to be missed. With over 300 brightly coloured stalls offering every conceivable Christmas gift.

Discover Maidstone in the heart of Kent, this town has plenty of history and things to do and explore. In the afternoon we travel to the Kentish Town of Royal Tunbrdge Wells this browse the chic and independent shops of the Pantiles.

This trip is for someone who enjoys a mystery!  Your day out could be to the countryside, seaside or market town you will find out on the day….

A leisurely drive through some of the towns and villages of Essex, with a morning stop off at Saffron Walden continuing on to Dunmow you will have free time to explore the town.  Later in the afternoon we visit Blake House Craft Centre before continuing our journey home. 

This thousand-year-old city is a popular beach resort with Belgians, who flock here for sun, surfing, sailing, and the Kursaal (Casino). The fishing harbour and old town draw many visitors, its renowned restaurants and many museums.

Discover Rochester a city steeped in history, dominated by a fine Norman Castle and Cathedral. Experience the carnival atmosphere of the Dickens Festival, the ever-popular Dickensian Christmas Festival.

Thursday is market day in Rye you can browse the market or explore the enchanted town of Rye with its cobbled streets, medieval church, beautifully preserved historic houses, shops and restaurants.

Travel to the medieval Essex town of Saffron Walden, Tuesday is market day browse the many stalls and shops. In the afternoon we travel to Van Hage Garden Center.

Travel to the charming town of Dunwich for a delicious fish and chip lunch at Flora restaurant overlooking the beach. After lunch travel to Southwold a charming seaside town in Suffolk; visit it’s busy harbour or working lighthouse or award winning pier or enjoy a relaxing stroll along the seafront.

The lovely town of St Albans offers so much to see and do, Wednesday’s is market day with over 170 stalls to see, there are plenty of high street shops, restaurants and coffee shops to keep you entertained.

Enjoy a leisurely drive around the Suffolk countryside stopping at various villages for sightseeing and free time, in the afternoon we stop in Lavenham for Cream tea .

Leisurely drive through Suffolk’s unspoilt countryside with colourful bustling market towns and picturesque villages. We will stop enroute for refreshment and sightseeing time. Please note the itinerary will vary from trip to trip.