Discover the timeless appeal of 4 nostalgic Welsh steam train journeys on this 6-day tour based in the beautiful seaside resort of Llandudno. We are also including a visit to the magical village of Portmeirion on the coast of Snowdonia, the fascinating Llanberis slate mine, and the coastal town of Porthmadog.
6 Days 2nd September 2024
Discover the timeless appeal of 4 nostalgic Welsh steam train journeys on this 6-day tour based in the beautiful seaside resort of Llandudno. We are also including a visit to the magical village of Portmeirion on the coast of Snowdonia, the fascinating Llanberis slate mine, and the coastal town of Porthmadog.
Monday We depart Wiltshire and travel to North Wales and our hotel in Llandudno, our base for the next five nights. Time to settle in before dinner. Comfort stops on route.
Tuesday Today we travel to the coastal town of Porthmadog. This quaint harbour town is rich in maritime history and is full of craft shops and tea rooms. Free time to explore and get a spot of lunch before we climb aboard our Welsh Highland Steam train for a two-and-a-half-hour ride back to Caernarfon on one of Waless great heritage railways.
Wednesday We start our day with a scenic drive to Llanuwchllyn for our 1st train of the day. The Bala lake railway. Enjoy an hours round trip on this narrow-gauge railway along the southern shore of Bala Lake in Gwynedd. We continue the day travelling by coach to Llanberis. Some free time to explore the National Slate mine and have some lunch before our second narrow-gauge steam train on the old slate railway route along beautiful Lake Padarn.
Thursday A free day for you to enjoy Llandudno with its famous promenade and array of shops and tea-rooms. You may wish to ride the Great Orme Tramway a five-minute walk from our hotel or simply relax in the comfort of our hotel.
Friday This morning we ride the scenic Ffestiniog Railway starting beside the harbour in Porthmadog, we climb 700 feet above sea level through the Snowdonia National Park, passing forest, lakes, and waterfalls and through mountains to the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The coach will be waiting to take us on to the magical coastal village of Portmeirion, home to historical cottages, stylish shops, award winning restaurants, cafes, an Italian ice-cream parlour, and exotic gardens all set amongst iconic architecture. Free time to have lunch and explore this charming setting before returning to the hotel late afternoon.
Saturday After a full Welsh breakfast we travel back to Wiltshire after a nostalgic holiday riding the Little Steam trains of North Wales!
Located off Llandudnos seafront and overlooking the Grand Promenade as well as the towns pier. All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, and hospitality tray. The hotel has an elegant bar, ballroom, lift, and lounge overlooking Llandudno Bay.
Price Includes
Luxury Coach Travel with Extra Leg Room
Home Pickup, Full Hostess Service
5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Tea/Coffee after Evening Meals
Entrance to Portmeirion Village
Two & Half Hour Steam Train on Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog to Caernarfon)
Llanberis Lake Railway
Bala Lake Railway
Llanberis Slate Mine Visit
Morning Visit to Porthmadog
6 Days £699.00
Single Supplement £50 (Limited)
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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Bp Garage Chippenham | Bp Garage Chippenham |
Chippenham | Chippenham, Layby on A350 at Mac Donald Roundabout Chippenham, Layby on A350 at Mac Donald Roundabout |
Countess Services | Countess Services, A303 |
HillSide Cafe | Hillside Cafe, A36, Codford, BA12 0JZ |
Leigh Delamare Services | Leigh Delamare Services West Bound |
Melksham | Melksham, Kings Street Coach Park SN12 7EP |
TBC | To Be Confirmed |
The Yard | The Yard Markay Estate, Furnax Ln, Warminster BA12 8FF |
Trowbridge | Trowbridge, Trinity Church Layby on Park Side |
Warminster Services | Warminster Services, Lorry Park |
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