Steam Train Tours 2024/2025
Railways were an invention of the early 19th century and went on to transform Britain. Originally intended to move coal and goods, passengers soon flocked to this new form of transport. The Victorians were fascinated by the railways which were seen as fast and exciting, with a certain amount of glamour and romance to them.
Steam Train Coach Holidays
Limestone Mines, Canal Cruise & Steam Special
2 Days from just £129 pp
Departures: September - October
Return coach travel
Overnight stay at a selected 3-star hotel in the Midlands area with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to the Limestone Mines (with inclusive canal cruise) , Red House Glass Cone Heritage and Craft Centre & Bridgnorth
Christmas Carols on the 92. Squadron Steam Train
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast.
Exclusive steam train journey with 92. Squadron on the heritage Nene Valley Railway, including mulled wine, mince pies, brass band, carol singers and a visit & gift from Santa
En-route visit to a Christmas Market
Christmas Carols on the Union of South Africa Steam Train
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel in the North West area with breakfast
Exclusive steam train journey behind the Union of South Africa including mulled wine, mince pies, brass band, carol singers and a visit & gift from Santa
En-route visit to Manchester Christmas Markets
Free time in Bury
Flying Scotsman Steam Train & Classic Cambridge
3 Days from just £229 pp
Departures: October
2 nights at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast
Train journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the heritage Mid-Norfolk Railway
Free time in Norwich
En-route visit to Cambridge
Tenby, Royal Mint & Brecon Mountain Railway
5 Days from just £349 pp
Departures: October
4 nights at the Mercure Swansea Hotel with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to the Royal Mint Experience, Cardiff & Tenby
Heritage train journey on the Brecon Mountain Railway
Scenic drive through the Brecon Beacons National Park
The Welsh Marches & Severn Valley Railway
5 Days from just £279 pp
Departures: September
4 nights at the Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa, Bromsgrove with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Llandrindod Wells, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford & Worcester
Heritage train journey on the Severn Valley Railway
Cruise on the River Severn with light refreshments
Great Little Trains of North Wales & Portmeirion
5 Days from just £299 pp
Departures: October
4 nights at a selected hotel in Llandudno with dinner & breakfast
Entertainment some evenings
Excursions to Caernarfon & Portmeirion
Heritage journeys on the Welsh Highland Railway, Great Orme Tramway & Ffestiniog Railway
Free time in Llandudno
Picturebook Pembrokeshire, Tenby & the Vale of Rheidol Railway
5 Days from just £369 pp
Departures: April - October
4 nights at the Best Western Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to Haverfordwest, St Davids, Aberystwyth & Tenby
Heritage train journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway
Pitlochry, Balmoral, Scone Palace & the Highland Line
5 Days from just £449 pp
Departures: May - July
4 nights at the Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to Aviemore, Dalwhinnie Distillery, Balmoral Castle, Braemar, Scone Palace & Dunkeld
Train journey on the Highland Main Line
Guided tour & whisky tasting at Dalwhinnie Distillery
Steaming through the Cotswolds & Cruising the River Avon
5 Days from just £304 pp
Departures: September - October
4 nights at the Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa, Bromsgrove with dinner & breakfast (all meals buffet style)
Excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway
Cruise on the River Avon
Heritage train journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Fry’s Chocolate Steam Train & Bristol Harbour Cruise
3 Days from just £199 pp
Departures: September
2 nights at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast
Heritage train journey on the Avon Valley Railway
Exclusive brake van ride hauled by the Fry’s Chocolate Train (with one Fry’s Chocolate goodie bag per booking)
Cruise around Bristol Harbour
En-route visit to Bath
The Polar Express & Festive London
2 Days from just £139 pp
Departures: December
Overnight stay at a selected 3-star hotel with breakfast
Journey aboard The Polar Express on the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (including hot chocolate, cookie and a gift from Father Christmas)
En-route visit to London
Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswold Steam
3 Days from just £164 pp
Departures: April - September
2 nights at a selected hotel, Bromsgrove with dinner & breakfast
Excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester & Tewkesbury
Heritage train journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Lakes & Dales - Narrowboat, Steam & Sail
Return Coach Travel - 2 Nights Stay with Dinner & Breakfast Included - Cruise on Lake Windermere - Narrow Boat Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Norwich & the Norfolk Broads Cruise & Steam
2 nights at a selected hotel in Norwich with dinner & breakfast
Excursion to Great Yarmouth
Mississippi paddle steamer cruise on the Norfolk Broads
Free time in Norwich
Departures: April - October
Historic York & North Yorkshire Moors Steam
2 nights at the Holiday Inn Darlington Scotch Corner, near Darlington with dinner & breakfast
Excursion to York
En-route visits to Goathland & Pickering
Heritage train journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Departures: May - October
Little Trains of Norfolk & the Mississippi Paddle Steamer
4 nights at a selected hotel, Great Yarmouth with dinner & breakfast
Entertainment some evenings (Waverley Hotel only – guests staying at the Prince Guest House can see the entertainment at the Waverley Hotel opposite)
Excursion to Cromer & Sheringham
Heritage train journeys on the North Norfolk Railway & Bure Valley Railway
Mississippi paddle steamer cruise on the Norfolk Broads
Departures: June - September
Christmas Carols on the City of Wells Steam Train
Departures 10th Dec 21
Includes Return coach; Stay at a 3-4* Hotel; Exclusive steam train journey behind the City of Wells locomotive with festive food & activities; Visit to Manchester Christmas Markets & Bury
2 Days From Just £139pp
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