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RHS Glow 2024 at Bridgewater

  • RHS Bridgewater Glow December 2023 ©RHS Josh Kemp-Smith

  • RHS Bridgewater Glow December 2023 ©RHS Josh Kemp-Smith

  • RHS Bridgewater Glow December 2023 ©RHS Josh Kemp-Smith

  • RHS Bridgewater Glow December 2023 ©RHS Josh Kemp-Smith

  • RHS Bridgewater Glow December 2023 ©RHS Josh Kemp-Smith

3 day tour
From £204 per person

Take a 2 hour canal cruise in Manchester before taking an enchanted walk through RHS Glow 2024 at Bridgewater, marvelling at spectacular light displays along your way. The magnificent gardens at RHS Bridgewater get a beautiful seasonal makeover each December. Weave through tunnels festooned with fairy lights and mirror balls, and marvel at the fountains in the Paradise Garden. Sing-a-long to a playlist of much-loved Manchester tunes under the rainbow lights.


Dates

4th, 11th and 18th December 2024


Suggested itinerary by coach

Day 1

Travel to your hotel, Optional visit to Tatton Hall Christmas Mansion and Gardens

Travel to Tatton Hall* for a spectacular festive event. The mansion is dressed in sensational sets, illuminated floral decorations, enchanting music, and characters from bygone Christmas times. 2023’s theme is Alice in Wonderland, 2024 theme to be confirmed. Our tickets also include entrance to the mansion gardens. Next we travel the short distance to our hotel in Altrincham in time for dinner.

*Tatton Hall entrance supplement on request 

Day 2

Canal Cruise and RHS Glow 2024 at Bridgewater

After a leisurely start we travel into Manchester to join our canal cruise. We take to the canals and rivers of Manchester on our private, fully licensed and centrally heated passenger boats, accompanied by commentary and background music

As the evening approaches we arrive at RHS Bridgewater ready for the main event – RHS Glow. See the garden in breath-taking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on our spectacular Glow trail. Take in the twinkling magic of the Chinese Music Pavillion and the amazing light projections on Garden Cottage. There are many yummy festive drinks and cakes available, and a garden centre to explore.

 

Day 3

Return home

Enjoy a traditional English breakfast and depart your hotel. Greatdays can suggest attractions for you to visit along your route home.


Suggested Hotel – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff 

Cresta Court, Altrincham ***

This comfortable hotel is ideally located in Altrincham, only 30 minutes tram journey from central Manchester. It provides a great base to explore Manchester and the surrounding area. Many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel. Guests can enjoy a lovely meal in the hotel restaurant and relax in the bar area. There are 148 bedrooms, a lift to all floors and free coach parking onsite.


Short of Time?

This tour is also available as a 2 day /1 night package – please contact us for details and prices.


Dates 3 days / 2 nights 
4th December 2024 From £204.00 per person
11th December 2024 From £204.00 per person
18th December 2024 From £204.00 per person

Single supplement from £45 per person

Optional excursion at Tatton Hall – price on request.

All prices are per person based on sharing a double or twin room and with one free place for a coach driver or group organiser in a single room, both are based on a minimum 20 full fare paying passengers. Prices do not include coach hire or travel insurance. Dates are subject to availability. Smaller groups can be quoted for on request. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Our website policy is to use only copyright free images or images which have been authorised to us for free use by the owner. If you consider an image to be unauthorised or to be your property, please contact us immediately and if invalid we will have the image removed. If your image requires crediting or is missing a copyright statement then we will be pleased to add this to the webpage, contact us at info@greatdays.co.uk

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