Is it just us, or does Christmas seem to creep up quicker every year? One minute it’s summer holidays, and the next the mince pies are already on the shelves! If you’re looking to get ahead with your festive shopping (or just fancy a great day out with friends), our Christmas shopping coach trips are the perfect way to do it.
Seats on these excursions are already booking up fast, so be sure to secure your place as soon as possible. Here’s what we’ve got lined up this November:
Bluewater – Friday 1st November 2025
Kick-start your Christmas shopping at one of the UK’s largest retail destinations. With hundreds of stores, restaurants, and cafes under one roof, Bluewater has something for everyone. Whether it’s fashion, tech, or toys, you’ll find plenty of festive inspiration.
👉 Find out more about Bluewater
Clarks Shopping Village – Friday 7th November 2025
Enjoy outlet shopping at its best, with over 90 stores offering high-street and designer brands at discounted prices. From footwear and fashion to homeware and gifts, Clarks Shopping Village is the perfect place to tick items off your Christmas list while grabbing a bargain.
👉 Find out more about Clarks Shopping Village
Gloucester Quays & Christmas Market – Saturday 15th November 2025
Soak up the festive atmosphere at Gloucester’s famous Christmas Market, with dozens of stalls selling seasonal gifts, decorations, and local produce. Combine the market with shopping at Gloucester Quays’ outlet stores for a full day of Christmas cheer.
👉 Find out more about Gloucester Quays
Birmingham Christmas Market & Primark Bullring Shopping – Sunday 16th November 2025
Kick off your Christmas shopping at the largest Primark store in the world as we travel to Birmingham for a day of retail therapy and festivities. Explore the many floors that await in the Bullring Shopping Centre before immersing yourself in the magic of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, the largest authentic German market in Europe outside of Germany and Austria. Discover the wide range of traditional products, including Christmas decorations, handcrafted jewellery, carved wooden toys, sausages, beer and pretzels.
👉 Find out more about Primark Birmingham
Southampton Christmas Market & Ikea – Wednesday 19th November 2025
Visit Southampton Christmas Market, where you can wander through over 30 traditional stalls, and enjoy a wide range of tasty treats and live entertainment. It’s the ideal place to pick up unique Christmas presents while enjoying the joyful atmosphere. Tempting aromas of roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and hot flame grill cooking fill the air. Whether you are looking to shop, celebrate, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, the Southampton Christmas Market offers something for everyone!
IKEA is located a short distance from West Quay offering ready-to-assemble furniture, plus housewares, in a warehouse-like space. There is an on-site restaurant and snack bar, creche and Scandinavian food shop.
👉 Find out more about Southampton & Ikea
Ardingly Winter Fair – Saturday 22nd November 2025
At the Winter Fair, visitors can shop till they drop with an abundance of artisan produce and gifts as well as food and drink on offer from local and independent traders.
It’s not just about the shopping though; families are sure to enjoy the giant snow globe that they can step inside to capture the perfect Christmas-card-worthy picture, visit the various festive workshops and demonstrations available covering everything from wreath making to decorating festive chocolates; or the street food area with live music, funfair, and of cause Santa’s grotto.
👉 Find out more about Ardingly Winter Fair
Ready to Book?
Seats are limited on these festive excursions, and they always sell quickly. Book early to avoid disapointment.
📞 Call our friendly team on 01243 868080 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–4pm)
🌐 Or visit woodstravel.co.uk to see the full list of Christmas shopping trips and book online.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard this festive season. 🎄