The lovely county of Shropshire, lying on the border of England and Wales is full of surprises. During our tour we include a journey through unspoilt countryside on the Severn Valley Railway and a visit to the museums celebrating the history of Ironbridge Gorge. We will be staying at the 3 star Park Inn Hotel in Telford a good quality hotel situated in the centre of Telford.
Itinerary
Sun We depart Cornwall during the morning and travel North via Bristol and Worcester to arrive at our hotel in ample time to settle before evening dinner.
Mon Today we travel back in time. We spend the day at Ironbridge where your included Passport Ticket gives you admission to the 10 different museums. The most popular being Blists Hill Victorian Town where costumed staff offer a fascinating insight into what life was like in the Victorian Times.
Tue An excursion travelling to Bridgnorth where we join the Severn Bridge Steam Railway for a scenic journey to Kidderminster. We continue the short journey to the pretty town of Bewdley described as the most perfect small Georgian town in Worcestershire. Bewdley town is situated on the Western bank of the River Severn with some quaint shops, tea rooms and restaurants. We continue our journey via Ludlow and the beautiful Shropshire Hills with an afternoon tea stop on the way.
Wed Today we travel to Llangollen in the beautiful Dee Valley, where we join the Llangollen Steam Railway which runs for seven and a half miles along the banks of the River Dee through some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK. During the afternoon we will have some free time in Shrewsbury one of the borders best preserved medieval market towns.
Thu After a good breakfast we depart our hotel for the return journey to Cornwall travelling via Hereford, Monmouth and the beautiful Wye Valley. We arrive home mid evening.
Terms
Limited Number of Single Rooms – No Supplement.
A £75.00 non-returnable and non-transferable deposit per person is required at time of booking to secure your seat, the balance payable 6 weeks prior to departure.
Tour subject to loading.
Total Price Includes:
* All Coach Travel * Holiday Insurance * Excursions to Include Full Day Passport Ticket to Ironbridge Museum * Severn Bridge Steam Railway& Llangollen Steam Railway * 4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast * Private Facilities * Free Parking at Depot * Pick up points in most towns & villages * Holiday Payment Scheme available upon request.