Turkey and Tinsel in the Enchanted Forest of Dean
Mon 16 November - Fri 20 November 2026: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Gloucestershire with Jones Holidays staying at The Bells Hotel & Country Club, Coleford
TURKEY & TINSEL IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST OF DEAN
16 – 20 November 2026
Monday – Friday
5 Days
From £549
Discover the charm and history of England and Wales with our carefully curated holiday. Begin your adventure in the picturesque Cotswolds, where rolling hills and honey-coloured stone villages create a quintessentially British landscape.
Immerse yourself in the ancient allure of Bath, home to the iconic Roman Baths, where centuries of history await your discovery. Finally, conclude your trip with a visit to the birthplace of the Bard himself, Stratford-upon-Avon, where you can walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare.
Join us for an unforgettable holiday, filled with enchanting landscapes and rich cultural heritage, that will leave you with lasting memories and stories to tell.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Worcester | Gloucester | Forest of Dean | Beechenhurst | Taurus Crafts | Bath | Roman Baths | Stratford-upon-Avon
DAY ONE – ‘Christmas Eve’ Arrival
We depart from your home and travel to Worcester en route, where we have a lunch stop and time to explore before we continue our journey to our hotel, arriving to a welcome mulled wine and mince pies while your luggage is taken to your room. Time to relax before dinner this evening.
DAY TWO – ‘Christmas Day’ Gloucester
Today takes us to Gloucester, included is a visit to Gloucester Cathedral with guided tour, the magnificent Cathedral dates to 1089 and is one of the most beautiful in England, parts may seem familiar having been used as backdrops for popular productions Harry Potter and Mary Queen of Scots.
Following our visit there will be free time, perhaps explore Gloucester docks, the most inland port in the UK with 15 Victorian Warehouses, all now listed buildings, a great area for museums, food, drink and retail.
We’ll then return to our hotel where there is a traditional Christmas Dinner this evening followed by entertainment and a visit from Santa.
DAY THREE – ‘Boxing Day’ Forest of Dean
We have a leisurely start to our day today, before we take a scenic drive through the Forest of Dean following the Royal Forest Route with a stop at Beechenhurst Visitor Centre, and Taurus Crafts.
We’ll make a stop on our way back to our hotel in our host town of Coleford, giving you a chance to explore before making your own way back to the hotel.
Tonight, we have dinner this evening, and entertainment.
DAY FOUR – ‘New Years Eve’ Bath and Roman Baths
Travelling south today we explore Bath. Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Bath's stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel; highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
We have included a visit to the Roman Baths. Constructed in around 70AD as a grand bathing and socialising complex, the Roman Baths is one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world, where 1,170,000 litres of steaming spring water, reaching 46°C, still fills the bathing site every single day.
The Roman Baths is the site of extensive ruins and an interactive museum filled with many treasures and visual snippets that transport you back to Roman times and the lives of the Aquae Sulis people. Walk on ancient pavements as the Romans did 2,000 years ago and explore chambers historically housing changing rooms and tepid plunge pools.
We’ll then return to our hotel for dinner and entertainment this evening.
DAY FIVE – Departure and Stratford-upon-Avon
After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home, stopping at Stratford-upon-Avon before we continue our journey home.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
Turkey & Tinsel theme package
Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival to dinner on ‘New Year’s Eve’
‘Christmas Day’ visit from Santa
Entertainment each evening (excluding arrival day – live and in-house
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Bath Roman Baths
Gloucester Cathedral Guided Tour.
BELLS HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, COLEFORD
Located in the Forest of Dean on the outskirts of the historic market town of Coleford, the hotel is positioned in a peaceful location on a hill with beautiful views over the Wye Valley. Each of the 53 bedrooms are of a high standard and traditional in style. The hotel has no lift but there are plenty of ground floor bedrooms. The hotel is located across two buildings, with the reception, bedrooms, and beauty suite in one, and the bar, restaurant, and terrace in the other. The hotel also boasts a county standard bowling green as well as an 18-hole golf course (both payable locally). This hotel does not have a lift but does offer ground floor rooms on request.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel
Home pick-up
4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
Porterage on arrival and departure
Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
Turkey & Tinsel theme package
Glass of Bucks Fizz on arrival to dinner on ‘New Year’s Eve’
‘Christmas Day’ visit from Santa
Entertainment each evening (excluding arrival day – live and in-house
Tea/coffee after dinner each evening
Bath Roman Baths
Gloucester Cathedral Guided Tour.
BELLS HOTEL & COUNRTY CLUB, COLEFORD
Located in the Forest of Dean on the outskirts of the historic market town of Coleford, the hotel is positioned in a peaceful location on a hill with beautiful views over the Wye Valley. Each of the 53 bedrooms are of a high standard and traditional in style. The hotel has no lift but there are plenty of ground floor bedrooms. The hotel is located across two buildings, with the reception, bedrooms, and beauty suite in one, and the bar, restaurant, and terrace in the other. The hotel also boasts a county standard bowling green as well as an 18-hole golf course (both payable locally). This hotel does not have a lift but does offer ground floor rooms on request.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
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General |
Rooms |
Accessibility |
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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 |
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Golf Course |
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Bowling Green |
GROUP BOOKINGS
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 |
SUPPLEMENT |
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5 |
16 – 20 NOV 2026 |
MONDAY |
£549 |
NONE |
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JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE |
£36 |
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B=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
DAY ONED
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We depart from your home and travel to Worcester en route, where we have a lunch stop and time to explore before we continue our journey to our hotel, arriving to a welcome mulled wine and mince pies while your luggage is taken to your room. Time to relax before dinner this evening. |
DAY TWOB, D
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Today takes us to Gloucester, included is a visit to Gloucester Cathedral with guided tour, the magnificent Cathedral dates to 1089 and is one of the most beautiful in England, parts may seem familiar having been used as backdrops for popular productions Harry Potter and Mary Queen of Scots. |
DAY THREEB, D
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We have a leisurely start to our day today, before we take a scenic drive through the Forest of Dean following the Royal Forest Route with a stop at Beechenhurst Visitor Centre, and Taurus Crafts. |
DAY FOURB, D
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Travelling south today we explore Bath. Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. Bath's compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain. Bath's stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel; highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus. |
DAY FIVEB
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After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home, stopping at Stratford-upon-Avon before we continue our journey home. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 16 Nov 2026 | 5 Days | £549.00 | — | ★ |
Pick-up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Arle Court Bay 1 | Arle Court Transport Hub Bay 1 |
| 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
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