Birmingham Christmas Day Trip 🎄✨

12/12/2026 - 12/12/2026

7:30am - 10pm

Birmingham

🎄✨Ready for a festive day out? 🎅🛍️ Join the University of Essex Travel Society as we head to Birmingham city centre on Saturday 12 December!

Get ready for a festive day out in Birmingham, home to one of the UK's most popular Christmas market experiences! 🎄✨ Every winter, the city centre comes alive with twinkling lights, festive decorations, wooden market stalls and the smell of seasonal treats. Explore the much-loved Frankfurt Christmas Market, where you can browse traditional German gifts, handmade crafts and Christmas decorations, or treat yourself to a warm pretzel, bratwurst or a mug of hot chocolate. 🥨☕

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✨ What's in store?

🎄 Explore Birmingham's festive atmosphere and Christmas markets.
🎨 Discover art & culture, explore Birmingham's art galleries, museums and creative spaces.
🏛️ See the sights, admire the city's architecture, visit Birmingham Cathedral and discover its historic canals.
📸 Find your next photo spot, from colourful street art in Digbeth to the beautiful city-centre scenery; there's plenty to capture.
🤝 Come with friends or come solo and meet other students along the way!

🚌 Trip Details

📅 Date: Saturday 12 December 2026
📍 Departure: University of Essex, Colchester Campus — Car Park A
⏰ Departure time: 7:30 am
🚌 Return departure from Birmingham: 7:00 pm

We'll travel together by coach, leaving you free to enjoy Birmingham at your own pace before we head back to Essex.

🎟️ IMPORTANT: Tickets are limited and sales close the day before at 6 pm!! 🚌✨

Travel Society members receive discounted tickets, and non-members as well as guests are also welcome to join us. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

Bring your friends, your Christmas shopping list and your festive spirit! 🎁✨

Please note: Christmas market dates, opening times and individual attractions may vary. Food, shopping and other personal purchases are not included in the ticket price.

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