8 Magical Christmas Getaways in the UK for 2025
Searching for Christmas getaways in the UK this December? Discover these dazzling destinations and make this festive season your best yet.
The best Christmas getaways for families in the UK have something for everyone. They’re varied, beautiful, and plenty festive. They’re magic. If you’re interested in taking the stress out of the season with no sacrifice on celebration, check out our recommendations for Christmas hotel getaways in the UK.
Whether it’s a stay at the Mount Pleasant Hotel in Malvern or another historic hotel elsewhere, we’re confident that the right festive adventure could become your favourite present of 2025.
Why a Christmas Getaway in the UK Should Be on Your Wishlist this Year
A Christmas getaway in the UK is the perfect excuse to escape reality and create new festive traditions. Skip the stress of Christmas at home and the stress of travelling internationally. Combine the creature comforts of the UK with the easy, effortless feeling of a luxurious winter break.
From self-catering in The Cotswolds to a penthouse suite in the midst of London’s twinkling lights, your UK staycation options over the Christmas period are immensely varied.
Busy cities with late-night shopping opportunities and Christmas shows. Historic towns with Michelin restaurants and cobbled streets. Hillsides and coastlines draped in soft, white snow. There’s nothing you can’t find at your fingertips across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Best Places to Go for Christmas in the UK
Christmas getaways in the UK come in various shapes and sizes. Here are a few top locations we highly recommend:
- Edinburgh
Spend Christmas strolling the medieval and Georgian streets of Edinburgh, exploring food and culture across Scotland’s capital and retiring to a comfortable hotel room with a view.
The Edinburgh Christmas Market is beloved by locals and visitors, and the Castle becomes the ‘Castle of Light’ each festive season, a vision of colour and wonder fit for the season.
- Bath
The Roman-built city of Bath is famous for its Christmas celebrations.
The Bath Christmas Market is comprised of over 100 quaint wooden stalls, and merchants offer up everything from crafts to deliciously warm mulled wine. Dyrham Park gets all dressed up for the season. And keen skiers, even of the beginner variety, will love Bath on Ice in Royal Victoria Park.
- The Cotswolds
For a rural experience, bed down at a B&B or cottage in one of the UK’s most quintessentially English villages. Be it Bourton-on-the-Water or Castle Combe, stroll through stone streets decked out for the season.
And don’t forget to check out the unforgettable outdoor light trails at both Blenheim Palace and Sudeley Castle and Gardens.
- London
Oxford, Regent and Bond Street await you, all decked out with sparkling lights.
And beyond shopping? There are countless fun activities and exciting festive hotel packages available to you in England’s capital. Grab yourself a multi-course Christmas dinner at a five-star hotel, watch a carol concert at the Royal Albert Hall, and live your best London life this December.
- Malvern
The Victorian spa town of Malvern is located at the foot of the Malvern Hills.
It’s a naturally and architecturally beautiful place, with Christmas activities like ice skating and an illuminated light trail. It’s also home to Mount Pleasant Hotel – and UK Christmas getaways in 2025 don’t get better than our ‘Three Night Christmas Escape’ package.
- Cornwall
If the sea calls during December, there’s no better place than Cornwall. Filled with pretty villages, coastal views and historic buildings, there are endless charming places to explore.
Plus, if you’re around on Boxing Day, you can partake in the infamous cold water swim. (Several charity-focused events are held at Cornwall Beaches on the 26th, including at Perranporth, Portreath, Poldhu, and St Ives.)
- Cardiff
For a city Christmas steeped in history, head for the Welsh capital. Hotels in Cardiff offer all kinds of festive season getaway packages.
See the lights in Bute Park, walk around the 200-plus Christmas Market stalls, and delight your inner child with a few funfair rides at Cardiff’s Winter Wonderland celebration at the Castle.
- Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare lovers won’t be able to resist the allure of Stratford-upon-Avon at any time of year, let alone Christmas, when there’s always a Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) festive production to catch.
Other activities in this historic town decked out for Advent include Christmas markets, events at the Stratford Butterfly Farm, and the light trail at neighbouring Warwick Castle.
Book a Dream Christmas Hotel Getaway in the UK
If you decide to spend this precious time of year with us in Malvern, chilled prosecco will greet you on arrival. Your lunch on Christmas Day will span four incredible courses. And, on Boxing Day, you’ll enjoy a three-course meal at one of our two beloved hotel restaurants – the Mulberry Tree or The Lantern.
Plus, of course, your stay at Mount Pleasant Hotel will put you in perfect proximity to Malvern town and the majestic Malvern Hills.
Contact us today if you’d like to make a festive booking.