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Vintage Trains of North Wales

Vintage Trains of North Wales

Hop aboard our enchanting journey as we explore beautiful North Wales on some incredible vintage trains, including the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway & Llanberis Lake Railway

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Hop aboard our enchanting journey as we explore beautiful North Wales on three of the famous little trains of Wales! Staying in Llandudno, escape the hustle and bustle as we weave through the stunning countryside onboard award-winning heritage railways, including the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Llanberis Lake Railway.

 

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Hotel porterage & entertainment

Visits to Llangollen & the Great Orme Tramway Museum enroute

Excursion to Porthmadog

Journey on the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway & Llanberis Lake Railway

Free time in Llandudno

 

Day 1

After departing, we make our way to Llangollen, a small country town famous for its scenic landscape, river, canal and heritage. After some free time, we head to our hotel in Llandudno.

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Day 2

Located on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is our first destination today, a busy harbour town rich in maritime history and a significant hub for narrow-gauge railways with no less than three lines! Today, we have included a journey on the Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832. The historic train is over seven hundred feet from sea level and goes into the mountains through tranquil pastures, magnificent forests, lakes and waterfalls.

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Day 3

Developed as an upmarket seaside holiday town for its Edwardian and Victorian visitors, Llandudno is now Wales' most prominent resort. Uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes, enjoy a free day in this coastal destination, home to a magnificent promenade, tearooms, and shops.

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Day 4

Enjoy a return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, where you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding scenery. At over one thousand feet, Mount Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales! This afternoon, we also enjoy a journey on the nearby Llanberis Lake Railway, a narrow-gauge railway that follows the stunning lake shores.

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Day 5

After checking out this morning, we will make the short journey to the Great Orme Tramway Museum. Opening in 1902, the Great Orme Tramway is Britain's only cable-hauled public road tramway. After time to explore, we return home this afternoon.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Somerset Hotel 3*, Llandudno

 

 

The Somerset Hotel is an attractive seafront property with views of the pier and the Great Orme. This is the perfect spot for a traditional seaside break, conveniently located close to the town centre and with the beach on the doorstep.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Lift

  • WiFi

 

Seaview rooms are available upon request for an additional supplement, subject to availability. 

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Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street,
Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub
Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive,
Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield Coach Station, Beckingham Way
Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street
(Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place,
Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton The Green, Outside Poundland
Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough Amber Rooms, The Rushes
Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley Market Place, Express Stand
Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street,
Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House
Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane
Notts, NG9 7JA

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