Less hassle and plenty of Hoff for Bristol Christmas Groups

16/06/2011

Categories: Official press releases

 

Christmas in Bristol is already set to be the biggest and brightest yet, with the announcement of The Bristol Hippodrome’s production of Peter Pan starring David Hasselhoff. The city also welcomes an array of other festive Christmas delights for groups, along with added coach parking to provide ease of parking for coach groups.

Hook The Hoff!

First Family Entertainment and The Bristol Hippodrome recently announced the biggest pantomime cast to date starring the global mega-star David Hasselhoff who will be playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan from 10 December until 8 January.

David Hasselhoff said: "I am so delighted to be returning to the role of Captain Hook, I had a blast last year in Wimbledon. I’ve been spending a great deal of time in the UK, it feels like my second home and I can’t wait to spend Christmas with the people of Bristol. Watch out – Hoff the Hook is coming to get ya!”

Santa's Grotto

The Bristol Hippodrome isn’t the only organisation with a pirate themed Christmas spectacular. The Galleries in Bristol’s main city centre shopping area will have a Peter Pan-themed Santa’s Grotto to complement the Hippodrome production.

The Galleries is an attractive, three-storey shopping centre, which is home to Boots, WH Smith, TK Maxx and over 100 other stores.

Cabot Circus- Shopping, skating rink and lights galore

Cabot Circus is also located in the city centre shopping area and provides Bristol’s visitors with over 120 shops including 15 major flagship stores and signature stores like Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser. The great line up also includes Zara, All Saints, Fat Face, Cult Clothing, Topshop and many more. There are over 25 places to eat offering plenty of options for weary Christmas shoppers to rest their feet and enjoy a quick latte or a tasty lunch for groups.

In Cabot Circus this Christmas there will be a skating rink, along with new Christmas lights.Bristol’s overall city centre shopping offer, comprising nearly 500 stores, provides a unique Christmas shopping experience with a huge variety of well-known brands and independents, with something for every shopper including Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Bhs, and the UK’s second largest Primark. Christmas markets will provide festive sparkle for groups, along with improved Christmas light displays.

Bristol Christmas Markets

Bristol’s Christmas markets will combine high quality traditional German and locally inspired markets. On offer will be crafts, gifts and deliciously festive food and drink, providing both an authentic German festive experience and a selection of the best locally sourced produce. The Christmas Markets will run from 10^th November until 22^nd December.

Also, a short walk from the Christmas Markets is one of Bristol’s best kept secrets, St Nicholas Market, on Corn Street.  Home to the largest collection of independent retailers in Bristol, this is a treasure trove for shoppers and a great place in which to find something different for that special Christmas gift.  

John Hirst, Operations Director at Destination Bristol said, “Our goal for the 2011 Christmas shopping season is to provide a fun and festive atmosphere for shoppers. Bristol has the best shopping offer in the South West with options for every budget. We have a massive selection of top brands and families can enjoy a weekend full of shopping fun in Bristol city centre with numerous Christmas activities on offer”.

Christmas Lights

Bristol’s Christmas tree will be located near to the city centre shopping area at the cascade steps on The Centre Promenade. The main Bristol switch on will be early in November and will include Cabot Circus and The Galleries. (The lights switch-on date will be announced soon.)

Other Christmas lights will be located along the route from the city centre shopping area through to The Bristol Hippodrome, including St Nicholas Market, The Centre Promenade, College Green, and Park Street.

John Hirst added, “This year we will have more Christmas lights than ever before throughout Bristol. We are pleased to have additional lights in 2011 linking Cabot Circus in the east to the top of Park Street in the west”.

Christmas Coach Parking

Free coach parking is available during December in Bristol’s city centre shopping area; full details will be available in the near future.

Groups can also enjoy Bristol’s wide range of attractions this Christmas, including Bristol’s new £26 million history museum, M Shed.

For a full list of Bristol shopping options, accommodation offers, and for Christmas activity and dates, log on to www.VisitBristol.co.uk. Group leisure hotel rates are listed below for November and December. Visitors can also contact Bristol’s tourist information centre on 0333 3210101 or email ticharbourside@destinationbristol.co.uk.

 

Group Leisure Hotel Rates for November and December 2011

• Bristol Marriott City Centre Hotel
  Experience a wonderful mix of traditional and modern Bristol at this exquisite hotel, conveniently located next to the fantastic Cabot Circus shopping centre in the heart of Bristol’s main Christmas shopping area. The hotel has on-site parking and is ideally situated near the city’s main Christmas attractions, restaurants and bars.
  
  Group Rates From: £45 BB/£50 DBB (subject to availability)
  Contact: Julie Jones on 0117 929 4281 or email julie.jones@marriott.com
  www.marriott.com

• Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel
  The Hotel occupies a fabulous location right next to Bristol Cathedral and the Harbourside. The hotel is a two-minute walk to The Bristol Hippodrome where David Hasselhoff will appear in the Christmas production of Peter Pan and is only five minutes to the city centre shopping district at Cabot Circus.
  
  Group Rates From:  £45 BB/£50 DBB (subject to availability). 
  Contact Martin Chatwin on 0117 9105 342 or email Martin.chatwin@marriotthotels.com.   
  www.marriott.com 

• Radisson Blu Bristol
  Located at the centre of this year festivities, the Radisson Blu can accommodate with all your Christmas wishes.  If you need to do that last minute Christmas Shopping, we have Cabot Circus within walking distance or wanting to celebrate Christmas more traditionally then we have everything at your feet.  The hotel is located only a short distance from the harbour side where you can celebrate Christmas into the night.
  
  Group Rates From: £99.00 B&B/£124.00 DBB (subject to availability) 
  Contact: Catalina Vilche on 0117 9458506 or email info.bristol@radissonblu.com 
  www.Radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-bristol

• Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel & Spa
  Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel is located in the city centre close to the harbourside and a short walk from Cabot Circus shopping centre, an ideal base for either Christmas shopping in Bristol.  The contemporary hotel offers a fitness suite & pool which are complimentary for all guests and a separate beauty spa offering 14 treatment rooms.  
  
  Group Rates From: £32 BB/45 DBB (subject to availability)
  Contact Sarah Holland on 0117 968 9867 or email h6698-re@accor.com
  Coach Parking: Onsite 
  www.mercure.com

• The Grand by Thistle, Bristol
  Located on Broad Street in Bristol city centre, The Grand Hotel truly lives up to its name. Dating from Victorian times, our newly-refurbished hotel blends classic period charm with the very best in contemporary comforts. The hotel is only a short walk from St Nicholas Market, the Harbourside and Bristol Hippodrome and has its own on-site leisure club and car park.
  
  Group Rates From: £30.00 BB/£35.00 DBB (subject to availability)
  Contact: reservations on 0871 376 9042 
  www.thistle.co.uk

• Holiday Inn Bristol City Centre Hotel
  Enjoy the stay at the newest hotel in Bristol, next to Cabot Circus shopping centre and all main city attractions. Unique hotel experience combined with Christmas shopping full of festive activities will make your Christmas special this year. The hotel offers parking for the guests.
  
  Group Rates From: 60££ BB/70££ DBB (subject to availability)
  Contact Vilma Juciute on 0117  924 5000 or email reservations@hibristolcity.co.uk 
  www.hibristolcity.co.uk 

• Mint Hotel Bristol
  An ideal location for Christmas shopping or a city break, the award-winning 4 star Mint hotel is located centrally, less than 5 minutes walk from Temple Meads Train station, 20 minutes from Bristol International airport and in easy access from all main motorway networks. Offering 167 state of the art bedrooms, 2 AA rosette City Cafe Restaurant, bar and lounge with on-site parking, the hotel is set up to meet the needs of any leisure visitor looking to explore Bristol city centre and the beautiful surrounding areas including historic Bath.
  
  Group Rates from: £35.00pppn BB/£42.00 pppn DBB (subject to availability)
  Contact: Gemma Douglas on 0117 925 1001 or email gemma.douglas@minthotel.com
  Coach Parking: Nearby (coach drop off at hotel)
  www.minthotel.com/bristol

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