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England

From the coastline of Cornwall through to mountain peaks of the north, lies a landscape of diversity and attraction, matched by an age of history and generations of a creative and industrious people.

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North Norfolk Steam Gala & More
From Only £559.00

A superb variety of steam, from garden railways to a major steam gala, as we visit SEVEN steam venues and journey through spectacular scenery on this amazing short break based in medieval Norwich.

Duration: 5 Days
26/08/2022
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Only £975.00

We thought we would celebrate the steam and rail heritage of the north country with our own 'battle of the roses' tour, including Yorkshire and Lancashire steam and heritage railways every day from our base at an iconic railway hotel. With Railtrail escorting this great railway holiday you are sure to come up smelling of roses!

Duration: 8 Days
12/09/2022
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Only £535.00

Featuring two of the 'Seven Wonders of the Canals', this active tour based in historic Chester offers exciting heritage from Roman times to the golden industrial age of waterways and railways.

Duration: 5 Days
25/09/2022
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Steam & Sail in the Elegant English Riviera
From Only £529.00

A wonderful rail holiday along one of Britain's iconic routes to the English Riviera to explore the beauty and charm of Devon's magnificent coast by boat and two of Devon's finest steam railways.

Duration: 5 Days
27/09/2022
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Mid Hants Gala & IOW Steam Adventure
From Only £619.00

Heading to the fabled sunny south for a lovely tour of nostalgia combining a steam gala at one of the UK's best heritage lines with a short ferry crossing to the beautiful Isle of Wight and a journey along the IOW steam line aboard beautifully restored heritage coaches. Add a visit to a popular brewery with a couple of narrow-gauge lines for a relaxing early autumn tour.

Duration: 5 Days
06/10/2022
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Kent & Sussex Autumn Steam Explorer
From Only £669.00

We stay beside the River Medway in the historic county town of Maidstone on this fascinating Autumn break featuring the wonderful 'Giants of Steam' event and visits to SEVEN steam venues including THREE private steam charters.

Duration: 5 Days
13/10/2022
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Lancashire Steam & Heritage Transport
From Only £579.00

Take a trip down memory lane and discover a plethora of vintage vehicles on our Lancashire steam and heritage transport tour including the East Lancs steam gala, four transport museums, vintage bus travel, steam on the West Lancs Railway, vintage trams at Heaton Park Tramway plus, two real ale breweries.

Duration: 5 Days
13/10/2022
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Ironbridge Victorian Christmas & Steam
From Only £409.00

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in a bygone era on our Shropshire festive tour. Explore Blists Hill Victorian town, soak up the atmosphere, revel in the traditional celebrations and see 1800's style entertainment, visit Ironbridge the birthplace of the industrial revolution, discover the fascinating history of ceramic making Coalport China Museum, experience 'Steam in Lights' on the Severn Valley Railway and tempt your taste buds at Birmingham's Christmas market.

Duration: 4 Days
09/12/2022
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Steam & Sail in the Elegant English Riviera
From Only £559.00

A beautiful rail holiday along one of Britain's most iconic routes to the English Riviera, with opportunity to explore the beauty and charm of Devon's magnificent coastline by boat as well as travelling on two of Devon's finest steam railways.

Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Only £579.00

Featuring two of the 'Seven Wonders of the Canals', this active tour based in historic Chester offers exciting heritage from Roman times to the golden industrial age of waterways and railways.

Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Roses Battle By Steam-Settle & Carlisle Line
From Only £995.00

We thought we would celebrate the steam and rail heritage of the north country with our own 'battle of the roses' tour, including Yorkshire and Lancashire steam and heritage railways every day from our base at an iconic railway hotel. With Railtrail escorting this great railway holiday you are sure to come up smelling of roses!

Duration: 8 Days
3 dates available
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,475.00

There are said to be 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways' and on this great railway holiday we visit six! Our Railtrail grand tour begins at the very heart of the industrial revolution at a hotel within the Ironbridge World Heritage site, then explores the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore.

Duration: 10 Days
10/06/2023 and
16/09/2023
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UK & European Tours 2022

Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2022

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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £535.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2022
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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,709.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £479.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 06/10/2022
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Discover Dundee & Picturesque Pitlochry
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Festive Highlands More Inclusive
From Price: £449.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 06/12/2022
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Grand Tours - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,769.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,359.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,495.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £1,725.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,229.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 13/10/2022
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Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £559.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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Golden Highlander
From Price: £579.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £709.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2022
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,249.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2022
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £679.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £879.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £725.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Oban & the Magical Isle of Mull
From Price: £769.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 10/10/2022
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,289.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 07/09/2022
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,329.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2022
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 27/09/2022
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Shipshape & Bristol Fashion!
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 01/09/2022
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2022
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/12/2022
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,979.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2022
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Price: £2,145.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2022
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Tranquil Lochs & Serene Skye
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 06/10/2022
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Twixmas in Festive Fort William
From Price: £379.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2022
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £945.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2022

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Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
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