Winchester Christmas Celebration 2026

Duration

5 Days

Departure Dates

23rd December 2026

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£1,249 Per person

Experience the festive season in style on this relaxing tour in the historic city of Winchester staying in the elegant Winchester Royal Hotel. Explore this medieval city, visit the magnificent Cathedral in all its festive glory, discover the iconic Spinnaker Tower, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch.

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5 days from £1,249

DEPARTS

Wednesday 23 December 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Relax over Christmas staying in a beautiful and elegant hotel
Indulge in a delicious, traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings
Discover the wintry, waterfront city of Portsmouth
Visit the iconic Spinnaker Tower with fantastic views
Enjoy a wonderful high tea at The Clouds Café
Explore historic Winchester on a fascinating guided walking tour

Also included in your Tour Fare:

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 3 lunches
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Winchester and, on arrival, we will make our way to the Winchester Royal Hotel, our hotel for the next four nights. We enjoy an afternoon tea and free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

LR, D

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we take the train to Portsmouth where we have some free time at Gunwharf Quays for some last-minute Christmas shopping or take a wintry walk across the harbour. We visit the Spinnaker Tower and explore this iconic landmark and skywalk offering fantastic views before we indulge in delicious high tea at The Clouds Café - 105m above the harbour! Afterwards, we return to the hotel in time for our evening meal together.

B, L, D

DAY 3

Merry Christmas! After a leisurely breakfast, the morning is free to relax or enjoy a stroll through the city before savouring a wonderful traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings followed by tea, coffee, and Christmas cake. This evening, we relax, soak in the remainder of this festive atmosphere, and enjoy a buffet-style meal.

B, L, D

DAY 4

Today, we enjoy a morning at leisure and enjoy our lunch together before meeting a local guide for a fascinating walking tour through the heart of Winchester. We will discover the key historical sights of this medieval city admiring the architecture and visiting the magnificent Winchester Cathedral*. On our return to the hotel, we will enjoy our final evening meal together.

B, L, D

DAY 5

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Winchester and make our way to the station for our homeward journeys.

*Important Note: Winchester Cathedral opening times have not been confirmed for 2026 at the time of tour compilation. We do reserve the right to make substitutions and changes to the itinerary should it be deemed necessary.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

Winchester Royal Hotel, Winchester

Perfectly located close to the railway station and Winchester Cathedral, this characterful 16th-century hotel offers an award-winning restaurant overlooking a stunning walled garden. The beautifully designed bedrooms are a blend of modern and traditional and provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Waterloo	£1,359	£1,315
Greater London	£1,435	£1,345
South of England	£1,519	£1,379
East Anglia	£1,409	£1,355
South West	£1,555	£1,449
Heart of England	£1,475	£1,379
Midlands	£1,545	£1,445
Yorkshire	£1,645	£1,469
North East	£1,725	£1,515
North West	£1,665	£1,465
South Wales	£1,545	£1,445
North Wales	£1,715	£1,465
Scotland	£1,809	£1,565
Join & Leave at Hotel	£1,259
Single Traveller Supplement	£220
Deposit	£125

*Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey.

£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards

4 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 3 lunches

Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)

Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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