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Wales

Charming seaside and rugged beauty, scenic branch and heritage lines, slate hills, lakes and majestic Mount Snowden - all possible by train thanks to the Welsh pioneers of railway preservation.

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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,275.00 There are said to be ‘Seven Wonders of the Waterways’ and on this great railway holiday we visit six! Our grand tour begins at the very heart of the industrial revolution at a hotel within the Ironbridge World Heritage site, then explores the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore. Duration: 10 Days
14/08/2021 and
18/09/2021
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Only £565.00 Introducing four great preserved steam railways and a scenic mainline on one great rail holiday based in the Heart of Wales spa town of Llandrindod Wells. View coastlines, vales, reservoirs and mountains from your window on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, the Heart of Wales Line, the Brecon Mountain Railway, the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and last but not least, the Talyllyn, the world’s first ever preserved railway. Duration: 5 Days
26/08/2021 and
09/09/2021
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Wonderful Wales
From Only £895.00 Steaming through Snowdonia on the new 'wonder of the world' - the Welsh Highland line is just one of many great rail journeys taking you from glorious sea at Llandudno to the peak of Mount Snowdon. Duration: 6 Days
06/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,339.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
09/09/2021
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Only £595.00 Featuring two of the 'Seven Wonders of the Canals', this active tour based in historic Chester offers exciting heritage from Roman times to the golden industrial age of waterways and railways. Duration: 5 Days
26/09/2021
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Only £1,645.00 Another unique Grand Tour by Rail, visiting some of our best loved hotels, crossing Wales from coast to coast. From our bases in Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and Llandudno we tick off more steam and heritage railways than you could imagine, plus we bask in the wonderful scenery of the valleys, mountains, and coasts. Duration: 12 Days
30/09/2021
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Leisurely Llandudno
From Only £599.00 Enjoy some pre-Christmas calm with our new leisurely Llandudno winter break and treat yourself to a stay at one of Railtrail's best loved hotels. The tour includes medieval Conway, Bodnant Winter Garden, a vintage bus trip to the Great Orme and a scenic circular journey through Snowdonia including free time in the majestic castle town of Caernarfon and the pretty inland resort of Betws-y-Coed. Duration: 5 Days
06/12/2021
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Only £585.00 Introducing four great preserved steam railways and a scenic mainline on one great rail holiday based in the Heart of Wales spa town of Llandrindod Wells. View coastlines, vales, reservoirs and mountains from your window on the Vale of Rheidol Railway, the Heart of Wales Line, the Brecon Mountain Railway, the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway and last but not least, the Talyllyn, the world's first ever preserved railway. Duration: 5 Days
4 dates available
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Only £535.00 Featuring two of the 'Seven Wonders of the Canals', this active tour based in historic Chester offers exciting heritage from Roman times to the golden industrial age of waterways and railways. Duration: 5 Days
3 dates available
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Wonderful Wales
From Only £945.00 Steaming through Snowdonia on the new 'wonder of the world' - the Welsh Highland line is just one of many great rail journeys taking you from glorious sea at Llandudno to the peak of Mount Snowdon. Duration: 6 Days
3 dates available
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,375.00 There are said to be 'Seven Wonders of the Waterways' and on this great railway holiday we visit six! Our Railtrail grand tour begins at the very heart of the industrial revolution at a hotel within the Ironbridge World Heritage site, then explores the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore. Duration: 10 Days
11/06/2022 and
17/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £2,359.00 Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain! Duration: 12 Days
08/09/2022
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Only £1,725.00 Another unique Grand Tour by Rail, visiting some of our best loved hotels, crossing Wales from coast to coast. From our bases in Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and Llandudno we tick off more steam and heritage railways than you could imagine, plus we bask in the wonderful scenery of the valleys, mountains, and coasts. Duration: 12 Days
29/09/2022
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Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2021

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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,649.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2021
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £645.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £459.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/10/2021
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £595.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2021
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £590.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,849.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2021
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,339.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2021
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 10 Days
2 dates available
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,275.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,125.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 04/09/2021
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £829.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 20/09/2021
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £570.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2021
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,309.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2021
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £519.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2021
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £589.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Steam & Sail in the Elegant English Riviera
From Price: £509.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/10/2021
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2021
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 28/08/2021
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 02/09/2021
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £895.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 06/09/2021
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Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
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