{"id":5048,"date":"2016-11-09T09:44:10","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T09:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/?p=5048"},"modified":"2017-09-12T14:42:36","modified_gmt":"2017-09-12T14:42:36","slug":"festivities-uk-canals-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-uk-canals-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivities on the UK canals this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fcbkbttn_like \"><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-uk-canals-this-christmas\/\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\" layout=\"button_count\"  size=\"small\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"fb-share-button  \" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-uk-canals-this-christmas\/\" data-type=\"button_count\" data-size=\"small\"><\/div><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_5098\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5098\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-on-the-uk-canals-this-christmas\/basingstokecanalsnow\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/intrepidity\/uploads\/basingstokecanalsnow-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Snow on the Basingstoke Canal\" width=\"470\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basingstokecanalsnow-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basingstokecanalsnow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basingstokecanalsnow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/basingstokecanalsnow.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow on the Basingstoke Canal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Christmas is a magical time of year to explore the UK waterways. With beautiful crisp mornings and cosy evenings by the solid fuel stove, winter-time cruising certainly has its appeals. There are plenty of attractions available to visit around Christmas time all over the UK, here\u2019s a round-up of the best ones this year:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/winter-canal-boat-holidays\/holly\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1240\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/intrepidity\/uploads\/holly.gif\" alt=\"holly\" width=\"378\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/holly.gif 378w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/holly-300x57.gif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Warwick<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Visit Warwick this Christmas break from our bases at Stockton or Warwick on the Grand Union Canal. Stop off and explore Hatton World\u2019s Enchanted Christmas Kingdom, browse the Hatton Shopping Village\u2019s boutique stalls to pick up some unusual gifts. A trip to Warwick wouldn\u2019t be complete without a visit to Warwick Castle- this year hosting a range of Christmas events for adults and children alike, including story time with Santa and the Winter Birds of Prey Show.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Birmingham<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Birmingham has so many festive options you\u2019ll be spoilt for choice! Not only do they host the infamous Frankfurt market annually (see more below), there\u2019s also a Santa show and a pantomime at Cadbury World. Drayton Manor has a Christmas Tree Light Show, an indoor ice rink and a ride on the Polar Express on offer! How about a trip to visit Santa with a difference? Take a boat ride to visit him in his underground grotto in the Dudley tunnel! Moor up at Gas Street Basin in the centre of Birmingham, a five hour cruise from our Tardebigge base.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5062\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5062\" style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-on-the-uk-canals-this-christmas\/birmingham-blog\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/intrepidity\/uploads\/Birmingham-blog.jpg\" alt=\"birmingham-blog\" width=\"495\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Birmingham-blog.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Birmingham-blog-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Birmingham-blog-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5062\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moor up in the centre of Birmingham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Chester<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Visit the ancient city of Chester, a 7 hour cruise through the countryside from our base at Bunbury. Chester Cathedral is hosting the Christmas Tree Festival this year, along with carol services sung by the choir. The increasingly popular Lanterns at Chester Zoo event is back once again this year, take a walk on the illuminated trail through the enchanted gardens past life-sized animal lanterns! From Bunbury you can also visit Market Drayton- the home of gingerbread.<\/p>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Christmas Markets<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>\u2022 <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Birmingham<\/span> Frankfurt Christmas Market- The largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria. Sample the bratwursts and gl\u00fchwein (mulled wine) whilst browsing the stalls and searching for gifts. An easy cruise of just five hours down the Worcester &amp; Birmingham Canal from our base at Tardebigge, just search \u2018Birmingham\u2019 in our city breaks drop-down.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Bath<\/span> Christmas Market- An award winning market, with 170 wooden chalets selling festive goods lining the streets of Bath. As well as the market, Bath Abbey hosts a Christmas carol service. There\u2019s also an outdoor ice-rink and Santa\u2019s Grotto to visit too! Look for Bath city breaks departing from Bradford on Avon or Claverton for a gentle cruise on the Kennet &amp; Avon into Bath city centre.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5056\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5056\" style=\"width: 495px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/festivities-on-the-uk-canals-this-christmas\/bathchristmasmarket\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5056\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/intrepidity\/uploads\/bathchristmasmarket-1024x738.jpg\" alt=\"Bath Christmas Market\" width=\"495\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bathchristmasmarket-1024x738.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bathchristmasmarket-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bathchristmasmarket-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5056\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bath Christmas Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2022 <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Coventry<\/span> Christmas Village- One for the foodies with food stalls featuring dishes from all over the world. The market also offers a wide selection of unique gifts, including leather accessories, toys and sweet treats! Coventry can be reached from a number of bases, including Rugby and Clifton-On-Dunsmore on the North Oxford Canal and Stoke Golding, via the Ashby Canal.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that some routes may be affected by winter maintenance on the canals. We will advise you on planned stoppages and route restrictions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>To find your perfect Christmas break, search under city breaks and select your chosen destination from the drop-down menu on: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.waterwaysholidays.com\/city_breaks.htm\">www.waterwaysholidays.com\/city_breaks.htm<\/a>. Alternatively, give us a call on 01252 796400 for friendly advice.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is a magical time of year to explore the UK waterways. 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