Christmas Markets Coach Trips from Kent
There's nothing quite like a Christmas market to kick off the festive season, twinkling lights, mulled wine, stalls full of gifts and decorations, and that first proper hit of Christmas atmosphere.
Our Christmas market coach trips take the hassle out of getting there, with executive coach travel and convenient pickups across Kent, so all you need to do is turn up and enjoy the day.
Below are the Christmas market trips we run each year.
Our Christmas market coach trips take the hassle out of getting there, with executive coach travel and convenient pickups across Kent, so all you need to do is turn up and enjoy the day.
Below are the Christmas market trips we run each year.
Bruges Christmas Market
Bruges is one of Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets, a medieval city of cobbled streets and canals that feels like something out of a fairytale once the lights go up.
The market spans two main squares, the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, each with its own character, traditional stalls and festive crafts at one, local artisan products at the other.
Our Bruges Christmas market coach trips travel via the Channel Tunnel or ferry, with a stop at duty-free on the way, giving you a full day to explore the markets, try Belgian waffles and chocolate, and soak up the atmosphere before heading home.
View our Bruges trip dates →
The market spans two main squares, the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, each with its own character, traditional stalls and festive crafts at one, local artisan products at the other.
Our Bruges Christmas market coach trips travel via the Channel Tunnel or ferry, with a stop at duty-free on the way, giving you a full day to explore the markets, try Belgian waffles and chocolate, and soak up the atmosphere before heading home.
View our Bruges trip dates →
Rochester Christmas Market
Closer to home, Rochester's historic high street transforms into a Dickensian Christmas market each year, with stalls, entertainment and the city's medieval castle and cathedral as a backdrop. It's a shorter day out than travelling abroad, ideal if you want the Christmas market experience without a full day of travel.
View our Rochester trip dates →
View our Rochester trip dates →
Winchester Christmas Market
Winchester's Christmas market is one of the most popular in the UK, set in the grounds of the cathedral with an ice rink, wooden chalets and a genuinely festive setting. It's a full day trip from Kent and a good option if you want a classic English Christmas market rather than a trip abroad.
View our Winchester trip dates →
View our Winchester trip dates →
What's Included on Our Christmas Market Trips
Every Christmas market coach trip includes return executive coach travel, a friendly host, and free refreshments on board, with pickups from stops across Kent including Canterbury, Faversham, Whitstable, Dover, Birchington, Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.
For a full breakdown of what's included on any of our trips, see our what's included guide.
For a full breakdown of what's included on any of our trips, see our what's included guide.
When Should I Book?
Christmas market trips, particularly Bruges, sell out well ahead of the season, some dates go within weeks of being released. If you know you want to go, booking early gives you the best choice of dates and pickup points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a valid passport is required for travel to Belgium. Please check your passport is in date and meets current travel requirements before booking.
Travel time varies depending on your pickup point and the Channel crossing, but you should expect a full day out, typically door to door in a single day.
Yes, Rochester and Winchester are both full days out but involve less travel time than Bruges, making them a good option if you’d rather not spend most of the day on the coach.
Yes, our gift cards can be used towards any of our trips, including Christmas market dates.