Christmas in the Kings Castle

And other festive offers!

Have a truly magical Christmas this year and experience the festive period the British way with a myguideBritain vacation. From glistening, frosted landscapes to bustling Christmas markets on cobbled squares and carols carrying on the breeze, Britain is the ideal place to celebrate this very special festival. Enjoy one of our hand-picked festive packages below or ask your Britain Vacation Specialist to tailor make your own Christmas celebration:

Christmas in the Kings Castle

A magical 2 night stay in the spectacular historic Thornbury Castle , near Bath, where King Henry VIII once stayed with his young bride Anne Boleyn. Enjoy carols by a local brass band, a 5-course, black-tie Christmas Eve gourmet dinner and mince pies and mulled wine after midnight mass. On Christmas Day a light breakfast, full traditional British Christmas Day feast and a cocktail evening reception with light supper are served in the stunning, atmospheric restaurant. And don't forget to take part in uncovering the mystery of “The Heart of Jasper Tudor” a lost jewel said to be hidden in the grounds of the castle or enjoy a short drive to explore the enchanting city of Bath with its Roman heritage and Georgian Architecture.

Chistmas in the King's Castle from USD$1349 per person.
Includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in the Thornbury Castle .

• All meals and entertainment listed above.

• 2 days car rental.

A Medieval Christmas

Enjoy a celebration of Christmas Past with this 3 day package in the magnificent Ruthin Castle located in the rural north Wales countryside. Experience the unique Medieval Banquet Christmas Eve dinner where stewards of the court entertain in full period costume before mulled wine and mince pies after midnight mass. Christmas Lunch is a traditional 5 course extravaganza with live festive musical entertainment with time to stroll the castle grounds before your gala evening buffet accompanied with a traditional welsh harpist. On Boxing day (Dec 26th) a continental a breakfast and Champagne evening reception with meal and after dinner entertainment are included. Ruthin Castle lies within a short drive of charming Roman city of Chester or the dramatic landscapes of the Snowdonia National Park .

A Medieval Christmas from USD$999 per person.
Includes:

• 3 nights accommodation in Ruthin Castle .

• All meals and entertainment listed above.

• 3 days car rental.

Subject to availability, bookings must be made by Dec 23rd 2008.