As temperatures rise, Canterbury Travel celebrates mid-way through Christmas | News
As temperatures rise on what will be one of the hottest days of the year yet, award-winning Lapland specialist Canterbury Travel invites families to pause for a moment and imagine something completely different: the crisp crunch of fresh snow underfoot, frozen trees glistening in the northern lights and the unmistakable magic of Christmas draws closer.
With only 183 sleeps left until the big day, it’s the perfect time to countdown to the holidays. This milestone comes as demand for holidays in Lapland continues to grow, with more than half of Canterbury Travel’s 2026 Lapland program already booked and many departures close to sold out.
From festive short breaks to magical Christmas Day escapes, families can choose from a range of unforgettable experiences this December, including the opportunity to spend Christmas Day with Santa himself in the Arctic Circle. Each carefully curated holiday brings Christmas to life with husky and reindeer sleigh rides, snowmobile adventures, festive activities with Santa’s elves, sledding and lots of snow fun. Each trip culminates in a private meeting with Santa Claus in his cozy log cabin, creating memories that families will cherish for years to come.
With departures from 15 airports across Great Britain and Ireland, including Gatwick, Birmingham, Stansted, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin, experiencing the magic of Lapland has never been easier.
Nicola Blair, General Manager at Canterbury Travel, said: “It may already be half way through Christmas, but with just 183 nights to go, the excitement is already building. We are seeing this reflected in the strong demand for holidays in Lapland, with more than half of our 2026 program already booked and some departures now close to sold out. There is something truly magical about Christmas in Lapland. Whether it is the beauty of the Arctic landscape, the excitement of meeting Santa, or spending time together Spending quality time as a family is an experience that creates memories that will last a lifetime.”
Families wanting to experience the magic of Lapland this Christmas are encouraged to book quickly to secure their desired departure date and avoid disappointment.
The following festive day trips and short holidays can now be booked:
Enchanting Lapland (day trip) – November 27, 2026 – December 23, 2026)
Limited availability remains on selected sailings from Belfast International, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted, with families encouraged to book soon to secure their preferred airport and travel date
Day trip from €649 per person. All meals and activities included.
https://www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/enchanting-lapland
Magical Moments (two nights – December 8 – December 18)
Departing from: Belfast International, Dublin, London Gatwick, Manchester and London Stansted.
Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted.
Two nights from €1200 per person. Full board. All activities included.
https://www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/magical-moments
Magical Interlude (three nights) – departure between November 26, 2026 – December 20, 2026
Departing from: Belfast International, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle and London Stansted.
Three nights from €1415 per person. Full board. All activities included.
Full directions here: www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/magical-interlude
Christmas in Luosto (four nights) – departure December 23, 2026
Departing from: Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester.
Four nights from £2160 per person. Full board. All activities included.
Full directions here: www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/christmas-at-luosto
Christmas in Ruka (four nights) – departure December 23, 2026
Departing London Gatwick Airport.
Four nights from €2090 per person for four nights. Full board. All activities included.
Full itinerary here: https://www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/christmas-at-ruka
Christmas in Suomu (four nights) – departure December 23, 2026
Departing Stansted Airport.
Four nights from £1990 per person for four nights. Full board. All activities included.
Full itinerary here: https://www.canterburytravel.com/lapland-holidays/christmas-at-suomu
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To book, visit www.canterburytravel.com or call 0800 270 0150
