Christmastime in Liverpool & Chester – Going Solo

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in. After time to freshen up, we enjoy a welcome drink which gives us the ideal opportunity to get to know our fellow travelling companions. After dinner, we’re treated to some light entertainment.

Christmastime in Liverpool & Chester – Going Solo

This morning, we take in the sights of Liverpool on a guided coach tour, uncovering the city’s fascinating history and hearing stories of its most famous sons, The Beatles. After our insightful tour, there’s free time to explore at your own pace – perhaps browse the shops, visit one of the city’s excellent museums or enjoy a bite to eat at the Albert Dock. Later, we take our seats for an evening of laughter and festive fun at a local pantomime performance of Cinderella – a highlight of our break and sure to leave us smiling. Back at the hotel, the entertainment continues with a relaxed evening in store.

Christmastime in Liverpool & Chester – Going Solo

Christmas Day is a day of relaxation and leisure at our hotel, where a traditional Christmas lunch is served with all the usual trimmings. This evening, we enjoy a light buffet dinner followed by light entertainment.

Christmastime in Liverpool & Chester – Going Solo

We head to Chester, a charming and compact city that is a delight to explore. The city’s fascinating history spans the centuries, from the remains of its Roman amphitheatre to the eye-catching medieval Rows that line its streets. As well as its abundance of historical attractions, Chester also has a thriving shopping centre with a host of cafés, restaurants and pubs to tempt you. After our three-course farewell dinner, we enjoy a final night of light entertainment, the perfect way to round off the festivities.

Christmastime in Liverpool & Chester – Going Solo

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and head for home.

Gather at the hotel for a welcome drink and to meet your Going Solo host. Friendly introductions ease first-day jitters and help everyone find common interests in a relaxed setting.

Enjoy a solo-friendly icebreaker as the host shares practical tips for Liverpool and Chester, outlines how the days will run, and points out useful hotel facilities. The mood is inclusive and low-pressure, setting a warm tone for the festive break.

Explore Chester, where Roman city walls encircle timbered streets and the Eastgate Clock marks the centre. Wander the medieval Rows with their two-tier galleries, pausing to admire independent storefronts and hidden courtyards.

Admire the gothic presence of Chester Cathedral or trace the edge of the nearby Roman amphitheatre. Layers of Tudor and Victorian architecture meet river views on the Dee, creating a compact, characterful city that rewards unhurried browsing and well-placed photographs.

Take your seat at the waterfront’s M&S Bank Arena for Cinderella, the season’s gleeful pantomime. Expect audience participation, quick-fire jokes and a riot of costumes as the fairy godmother waves her wand over Liverpool.

Enjoy big-stage energy on King’s Dock, where bright sets and a live band deliver festive sparkle. This included evening blends theatre, music and laughter into a shared holiday tradition that feels both nostalgic and joyfully alive.

Unwind after dinner with light entertainment every evening in the hotel lounge. Settle in with a drink for relaxed social time as seasonal music and gentle performances create an easygoing mood.

Enjoy a warm communal feel that suits solo travellers—conversation flows, laughter comes easily and the night winds down at a comfortable pace. A simple, sociable close that keeps the holiday spirit glowing.

Celebrate the big day with a traditional Christmas lunch served at the hotel, complete with festive touches and unhurried service. Settle in with your tablemates and savour the occasion.

Later, a light evening buffet and after-dinner tea and coffee keep the mood easy. The focus is comfort, conversation and seasonal cheer—Christmas enjoyed together, without the cooking or the clear-up.

Join a guided panoramic tour to see the Royal Liver Building and the Three Graces, Albert Dock, St George’s Hall, the Cavern Quarter, and both cathedrals. Hear stories of The Beatles and the port that shaped Liverpool’s character.

Trace how transatlantic trade, grand civic ambition and music forged a unique skyline and spirit. Cruise by boulevards and waterfront districts, and pause for photos and reflection as your guide helps you orient to the city.