The small wooden huts, lovingly handcrafted gifts and lashings of mulled wine and festive treats are a popular fixture amongst the towns and cities of Europe and offer a great mid-winter getaway

Gold Crest Holidays offer an extensive selection of short breaks visiting a variety of diverse Christmas markets across Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, France and Germany. We have so many experiences to offer; the mini-city of stalls that illuminates the Place Saint Catherine of Brussels, the numerous markets of Cologne or the traditional Germanic markets of the Rhine Valley are just a selection.

After purchasing a bounty of unique Christmas gifts and warming yourself with mulled wine, you will have time to explore some of the great destinations on offer. There are the impressive fortifications of Luxembourg City, the pretty canals of Bruges and the fascinating caves of Valkenburg.

In 2010 we are offering a selection of new Christmas markets. The three-day Brussels and Bruges Christmas markets are set in historic surroundings and closer to home there are the Rochester Dickensian Christmas markets that bring Victorian England to life through street entertainers, carol concerts and candlelit parades.

These must-visit destinations and our great-value prices give you the perfect reason to get away from England for a few days during the long winter months!