The Wonderful Welsh Borders seven attractions included
Monday 08 July 2024 to Friday 12 July 2024
£695pp Single supplement £138
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- Full inclusions
- Hotel
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Be quick - this tour is departing soon so we've released our discounted rooms back to the hotel, we'd be delighted to negotiate more - send your booking request and we'll be in touch. You might also like our tour of Pembrokeshire in August, staying on Cardigan Bay.
This tour embraces Shropshire’s and Denbighshire's diverse history from medieval fortresses, to country house estates, to the region's role in the industrial revolution. Take a nostalgic train journey through the Dee Valley and experience the Welsh borders by water on a unique horse drawn barge canalboat and a relaxing cruise along the River Severn. Uncover history and summer gardens at two wonderful National Trust sites - Attingham Park and Chirk Castle with a £10 discount for NT members! Step back in time at Blists Hill Open Air Museum - part of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site - and see outstanding metal sculptures at the British Ironworks Centre, renowned for beautiful walks and intriguing decorative metal works.
Attingham Hall, Chirk Castle, Llangollen Railway and Blists Hill are all winners of a 2023 Travellers’ Choice Award from Tripadvisor – this is only awarded to attractions that are ranked within the top 10% and consistently earn great visitor reviews!
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Tour code: C3441
Monday
Check into your canal side setting.
Tuesday
Enjoy a 40-minute River Severn cruise around Shrewsbury, with tea/coffee & biscuits served as you sail. Then, explore this lovely town, which boasts over 600 listed buildings including many black and white half-timbered Tudor properties. This afternoon, visit nearby Attingham Hall, surrounded by beautiful parkland, the Hall provides a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the great country house estates.
Wednesday
Prepare to be impressed by the skill and artistry on display at the British Ironworks Centre – the UK’s largest metal safari park! Over 100 eyecatching sculptures dot their way through this unique 90-acre site. This afternoon, discover over 700 years of history at Chirk Castle – the last castle from this period that is still lived in today! This medieval fortress features lavish 18th century State Rooms and award-winning gardens. Our coach can return to the hotel between these visits for anyone who would like to spend a half day relaxing by the canal.
Thursday
Over the border to Wales to spend time in the picturesque town of Llangollen. Drift peacefully along the Llangollen Canal, through mountainous Welsh scenery, pulled by majestic horses that have paced this route for over 100 years. Then, board the Llangollen Railway for a nostalgic journey through the Dee Valley, one on the most beautiful landscapes in the UK.
Friday
Time-travel, before you travel home, as you experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life at Blists Hill Open Air Museum (part of the Ironbridge World Heritage Site). Watch craftspeople perfecting their trade, visit Victorian shops and head into the mine!
- 4 night stay with breakfast
- 3 course dinner with tea/coffee every evening (min 3 choices)
- River Severn Cruise with refreshments
- Entry to Attingham Hall (NT)
- Entry to the British Ironworks Centre & Sculpture Park
- Entry to Chirk Castle (NT)
- Horse Drawn Canal Cruise
- Llangollen Railway
- Entry to Blists Hill Open Air Museum
- Free time in Shrewsbury & Llangollen
- Door2Door Travel (save £10pp by meeting the coach at a central departure point)
- BCH ABTOT Financial Protection
- Pre allocated coach seat
- Porterage
- Executive touring coach featuring a refreshment station, reclining seats, reading lights, curtains, foot and arm rests, toilet, safety belts, air suspension and individual air-flow controls
- An experienced, friendly, highly-rated and professional tour driver
- Friendly booking team on hand to answer any questions you might have in the run up to your holiday
- Book with just a £50pp deposit (balance due 8 weeks prior to departure)
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT! Book 3 holidays (in any calendar year) and save £15pp, book 4+ and save £20pp, just let us know in special requests that you'd like to redeem your discount
- £10 discount for National Trust Members
The Lion Quays Resort, Gobowen 
- Located on the beautiful and historic Oswestry waterways, on the banks of the Llangollen Canal in the heart of the Shropshire countryside
- Ensuite rooms with TV, phone, hairdryer, ironing equipment, safe, free WiFi & complimentary tea/coffee tray
- Restaurant & bar/lounge with terrace overlooking the canal
- Access to indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room & gym
- Treatment suites/therapy rooms (extra charge)
- Lift
ACCESS: Bedrooms/reception and public areas are split over two blocks connected by a 25-yard covered walkway. The spa is in a third block connected by a path or bridge
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