Did anyone else find themselves reaching for their coat earlier this week? We're certainly heading out of those guaranteed (well as sure-fire as the UK can be!) sunny days and into those cosy months of fresh chilly air, hot chocolates and wooly hats. We can't wait! It brings an exciting change in our day trip destinations as we start heading to indoor attractions that are ready to offer a warm welcome. We've got lots of exciting additions to choose from that you won't have seen in our brochure...

• HARBOROUGH FARMER’S MARKET & RUSHDEN LAKES See why Market Harborough was voted in the region’s Best Places to Live and enjoy unique waterside shopping at Rushden. Thur 6 Nov from £22.50 (route 1b)

• REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL Honour memorial day with guided tours at the International Bomber Command Centre and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, within the boundaries of RAF Coningsby. Tue 11 Nov from £47 (route 2a) 

• MELTON MARKET & GATES AT CHRISTMAS Step inside a winter wonderland at the region’s largest Christmas department! Includes a stop in ‘foodie fav’ – Melton Mowbray, on market day. Tue 18 Nov from £25 (route 1)

• NORFOLK CHRISTMAS TEA TRAIN Enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Aylsham's traditional station before a nostalgic steam journey through the Norfolk countryside and studio shopping at Wroxham Barns. Mon 24 Nov @ £59 (route 3a)

• BLENHEIM’S PALACE OF OZ & ILLUMINATED TRAIL Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City as Blenheim’s gilded State Rooms transform into a wild winter dream, then follow the dazzling light trail, set to be bigger & brighter than ever! Includes exhibition access and the Christmas Market! Tue 25 Nov from £91 (route 4a)

• YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET A firm fav on these medieval streets for over 30 years! Live music and appetising aromas emanate from the traditional Alpine chalets. Wed 26 Nov from £35 (route 1)

• ST EDMONDSBURY CATHEDRAL XMAS MARKET Expect an intimate atmosphere within this 16th century Cathedral as over 50 boutique stallholders from across Suffolk come together for their biggest market yet! Thur 27 Nov from £28 (route 4c)

• CRUISING INTO CHRISTMAS LONDON This firm favourite in our Christmas calendar returns with a Thames Cruise, a guided tour of Christmas London and a fish & chip supper to finish. Fri 28 Nov @ £86 (route 1)

• WHITE CHRISTMAS AT THE KINEMA IN THE WOODS Step back in time at this unique venue with a private viewing of the 1954 Christmas classic - White Christmas. A self-playing piano will play during the interval and a warming soup lunch will be served at the nearby Petwood Hotel. Tue 2 Dec from £49 (route 6)

• BIRMINGHAM FRANKFURT MARKET Experience the buzz of the largest authentic German market outside of Germany & Austria! Fri 5 Dec from £29.50 (route 4a)

• CHRISTMAS AT KEW An unmissable opportunity to see one of the UK’s leading illuminated trails! Includes a stop in Royal Windsor. Wed 10 Dec from £72.50 (route 1)

• WICKSTEED'S 'RAT PACK AT CHRISTMAS' SHOW Relive the glory days of Vegas as artists with the flair of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. recreate the soulful sounds of jazz, swing and traditional pop, includes a two-course lunch. Thur 11 Dec @ £69 (route 1b)

• LEICESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Expect charming wooden chalets, twinkling lights and irresistible aromas at this vibrant city's brand-new Christmas Market which launched last year. Thur 11 Dec from £27.50 (route 4)

• RIVER AVON CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE Step on board The Countess, a luxury cruiser that has been sailing The Avon's serene waters since 1990. Enjoy Christmas Afternoon Tea served to your table as you watch the winter scenery roll by. Mon 15 Dec from £67.50 (route 4a)

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Let's get cosy.