Illuminated Trail at Helmingham Gardens
Thur 12 November - Sat 14 November 2026: A 3 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Cambridge with Jones Holidays, staying at the Holiday Inn Cambridge Hotel, Cambridge
ILLUMINATED TRAIL AT HELMINGHAM GARDEN
12 – 14 November 2026
3 Days
Thursday - Saturday
From £415
Discover the magic of the season on our brand-new festive escape to Cambridge.
Wander through the breathtaking Helmingham Gardens Illuminated Trail, where sparkling lights and enchanting displays bring the gardens to life in a celebration of festive joy. Also you’ll enjoy free time in Cambridge to soak up the atmosphere of the Christmas markets, brimming with seasonal treats, unique gifts and charming stalls.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Cambridge | Helmingham Gardens Illuminated trail | Cambridge Christmas markets | Bury St Edmunds | Sudbury | Hadleigh
DAY ONE– Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Cambridge with comfort stops en route, arriving late afternoon at the hotel we enjoy a welcome tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival with time to relax before dinner this evening.
DAY TWO – Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Hadleigh and Helmingham Gardens illuminated trail
After breakfast, we journey to Bury St Edmunds, famous for its Abbey Gardens and
the Angel Hotel, where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay. We enjoy free time to explore
the town before we journey South to the Ancient town of Sudbury. After free time here,
we journey to Hadleigh for lunch and time to explore.
Later, we head to Helmingham and enjoy the Illuminated Garden trail. We explore the
historic gardens which are beaming full of colours, lights and sounds, creating a
beautiful festive experience. There will also be food and drink stalls along with the
chance to browse the stable shops for the perfect Christmas gift. We travel back to
the hotel for dinner this evening.
DAY THREE – Cambridge Christmas Markets and Departure
After a leisurely breakfast we visit the Cambridge Christmas markets. Browse the variety of stores offering artisan crafts, produce and delicious street food. Afterwards we begin our homeward journey with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits on arrival
Illuminated trail at Helmingham Garden
Cambridge Christmas Markets.
HOLIDAY INN CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE
The Holiday Inn Cambridge Hotel is just a short drive from the Cambridge city centre and is an ideal base for this tour. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and gym, bar and open plan lounge. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, and tea & coffee making facilities.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Tea/Coffee and Biscuits on arrival
Illuminated trail at Helmingham Garden
Cambridge Christmas Markets.
HOLIDAY INN CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE
The Holiday Inn Cambridge Hotel is just a short drive from the Cambridge city centre and is an ideal base for this tour. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and gym, bar and open plan lounge. All bedrooms are ensuite with television, telephone, and tea & coffee making facilities.
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Rooms |
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4 star |
Tea/coffee making facilities |
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Bar |
Television |
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Restaurant |
Hairdryer |
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Lounge |
Wi-Fi |
Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.
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DAYS |
TOUR DATE |
DEPARTS |
TERMS |
SUPPLEMENTS |
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3 |
12 – 14 NOV 2026 |
THURSDAY |
£415 |
£70 SINGLE |
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JONES HOLIDAY INSURANCE |
£35 |
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Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office. If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).
B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Cambridge with comfort stops en route, arriving late afternoon at the hotel we enjoy a welcome tea/coffee & biscuits on arrival with time to relax before dinner this evening. |
DAY TWOB, D
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After breakfast, we journey to Bury St Edmunds, famous for its Abbey Gardens and |
DAY THREEB
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After a leisurely breakfast we visit the Cambridge Christmas markets. Browse the variety of stores offering artisan crafts, produce and delicious street food. Afterwards we begin our homeward journey with comfort stops en route. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 12 Nov 2026 | 3 Days | £415.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
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| Bodelwyddan | Bodelwyddan, Marble Church |
| Broughton | Broughton, Broughton Layby on A5104 |
| Chester, (Holiday Inn) | Chester, Holiday Inn South - Layby Outside |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station |
| Holywell | Holywell, Bus Station |
| Llandudno Junction | Llandudno Junction, Train Station Car Park |
Home pick-ups
Use the map and postcode lookup to check if home pick-up is available and what it costs.