Here at Footsteps Tours Ltd we have been arranging coach trips since 2007. We pride ourselves in giving every booking the “personal touch” however big or small, which is why we have customers returning year after year.

Gloucester Quays At Christmas

Gloucester Quays turns into a festive waterfront wonderland—think twinkling lights, sizzling street food and Christmas shopping with a side of pure magic.

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Spend a magical Christmas day at Gloucester Quays, where the festive Christmas Markets bring the historic docks to life with twinkling lights, music and seasonal cheer.

Explore over 120 traders offering handcrafted gifts, artisan foods, local produce, festive decorations and unique one-of-a-kind presents. Alongside the market stalls, enjoy street food, mulled wine, hot chocolate and lively pop-up bars creating a warm winter atmosphere by the waterfront.

Take time to browse the outlet shops for seasonal bargains, enjoy the charm of the Victorian docks and soak up the festive spirit with family and friends. With ice skating, carols and beautifully lit surroundings, Gloucester Quays offers a perfect Christmas day out filled with shopping, food and holiday magic.

Date:

Saturday 7th November 2026

Prices:

Adult - £40

Under 16's - £30

Coach Departs:

Victoria Street - 7.45am

Cock Hotel - 8.00am

Sixfields - 8.15am

Please note: Footsteps provides coach travel only and is not responsible for any changes to or cancellations of the markets by the event organisers.

Our price Includes:

Return coach travel from Northampton

Approx timings for the day:

11.30am - Arrive in Gloucester
4.00pm - Depart Gloucester
7.30pm - Return to Northampton

Please Note: All of our tours are subject to minimum numbers being met

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Times
Cock Hotel	Cock Hotel - Mill Lane, Kingsthorpe, NN2 7AZ	Failed View
Sixfields	Sixfields - Roadside Bella Italia, NN5 5QJ	Failed View
Victoria Street	Victoria Street - Upper Mounts, NN1 3NR	Failed View