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55 offer you discount on Grand UK Holidays tours To book, call Grand UK Holidays direct on 01603 886 795 and quote TRA55 for the Travel 55 discounted price This is a selection of Grand UK Holidays' tours, but discount is available on any holidays in Grand UK Holidays' brochures when you book direct with Grand UK and quote the Travel55 TRA55 |
| Secrets of Steam 7 Day Train Tours - 7% Discount Tour Highlights Tour Highlights Barrow Hill - Roundhouse Engine sheds, Matlock, Embsay Steam Railway, Haworth, Midland Railway Centre, National Tramway Museum, Chatsworth House & Gardens, York & 'Yorkshire Belle' bus tour, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway |
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England's industrial heritage was built and powered by steam, and this new Grand UK seven day journey
through the heart of England explores some of the best preserved and lovingly restored lines,
engines and workshops from this bygone era. Scenery lovers will not be disappointed either - Grand UK
cover some beautiful countryside, including the Peak District, the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, and
include a visit to glorious Chatsworth House too. |
| Itinerary |
FRIDAY We meet up at St Pancras Station late morning to join the East Midlands Trains service, via Derby, to Belper. On arrival we continue by road to the National Tramway Museum where you'll be given a genuine old penny to use on your first tram ride. The painstakingly restored tram takes you through a perfectly constructed period street and on to open countryside with lovely views. Afterwards we continue by road to our hotel in Derby for three nights. SATURDAY By road to Staveley to visit Barrow Hill - Britain's only surviving operational roundhouse engine shed before making our way to the elegant surrounds of Chatsworth House (admission included). This delightful house is set in acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the Peak District and is often referred to as the 'Palace of the Peaks'. This afternoon we join the Peak Rail service from Rowsley to Matlock where we have free time in this popular tourist centre. SUNDAY This morning we travel by train to Duffield where we join the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway - a community-owned and locally-managed venture through Eccelsbourne Valley, known as Derbyshire's Gentle Valley, as it reaches Wirksworth at the gateway to the Peak District. This afternoon we relive the magical bygone era of steam with a visit to the Midland Railway Centre (admission included) and reminisce with a steam train ride through the lovely Derbyshire countryside. MONDAY A morning at leisure in Derby before we depart by train to Leeds and to our hotel for a three night stay. TUESDAY A full day to York, leaving from Leeds Central Station. On arrival we include a guided tour on the famous Yorkshire Belle tourist bus (ticket included), and in the afternoon there is free time to visit the excellent National Railway Museum or perhaps take in the sights of the Shambles and the magnificent York Minster. WEDNESDAY This morning we travel by road to Haworth, where the Bronte Parsonage was the setting for the Doctor's Surgery in The Railway Children. We continue to Embsay where we take a ride through the surrounding countryside on the Embsay Steam Railway to Bolton Abbey station (ticket included) where the village is a fifteen minute walk away. THURSDAY This morning we depart from Leeds and return to Kings Cross to complete our magical journey. |
| Whats Included |
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| Your Hotels |
• Full breakfast and three course
evening dinner plus tea or coffee *** (AA) |
| Train Times |
| Arrival times (in local time) are as follows, but are subject to change: Depart St Pancras 11.55...............Return to Kings Cross 13.02 UPGRADE OPTIONS:First Class Leeds to Kings Cross Single: £59 per person. Please ask at the time of booking for details |
| Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour Code TDEI - 7 Days |
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Grand UK Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: TRA55 + Holiday Code |
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June 29 |
£699 £650 |
September 21 |
£699 £650 |
| All prices £'s per person |
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