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Steam, Rail & Ale Trails

Tours featuring extra special Railtrail opportunities to taste fine food and drink, along with a whiff of steam and some great railway journeys ...

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Staffordshire Steam, Ale & Oatcakes
From Only £529.00

This superb value steam tour features the Churnet Valley Railway, Rudyard Lake Railway, Foxfield Railway and the unique WW1 day at Apedale Railway. Plus, a private steam photo charter at Amerton Railway, visit to Crewe Heritage Centre, more than a taste of real ale as we tour the Titanic Brewery, dinner at a truly unique famous old pub and a local delicacy Staffordshire Oatcakes.

Duration: 5 Days
07/07/2022
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Rhine Rail & Ale Trail
From Only £1,059.00

Enjoy a trip to the wonderful Rhine Valley packed with brewery tours, beer tastings and wonderful Rhineland railways! Our new rail and ales themed tour features scenic branch lines, the Kasbachtal Railway, Germany's oldest rack railway - the Drachenfalsbahn, and the Vulkan Express train, plus visits to some of the Rhine's most popular destinations including Bonn, Koblenz, and Cologne.

Duration: 7 Days
11/07/2022
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Chiltern Hills Steam, Rail & Ale Trail
From Only £549.00

A popular steam tour commencing with an evening social and light snacks at the Bekonscot Model Village Steam Railway. A steam charter at the Leighton Buzzard Railway, visit to Didcot Railway Centre, private steam charter at Cholsey & Wallingford Railway, and the rare model railway collection at Pendon Museum, plus a pint of real ale & meal at Fancott pub with its miniature railway. Add in the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway and a first time visit to Ruislip Lido Railway.. A wonderful break.

Duration: 5 Days
21/07/2022
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Only £609.00

Build up a head of steam, uncovering Scotland's heritage from a different angle. Enjoy the Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway, soar above the canals by boat on the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, cruise Loch Katrine and steam through the Highlands on the Strathspey Railway, this great railway holiday also features The Kelpies, a distillery tour, and a brewery visit.

Duration: 5 Days
22/09/2022
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Lancashire Steam & Heritage Transport
From Only £579.00

Take a trip down memory lane and discover a plethora of vintage vehicles on our Lancashire steam and heritage transport tour including the East Lancs steam gala, four transport museums, vintage bus travel, steam on the West Lancs Railway, vintage trams at Heaton Park Tramway plus, two real ale breweries.

Duration: 5 Days
13/10/2022
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Only £569.00

Build up a head of steam, uncovering Scotland's heritage from a different angle. Enjoy the Bo'ness & Kinneil Steam Railway, soar above the canals by boat on the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, cruise Loch Katrine and steam through the Highlands on the Strathspey Railway, this great railway holiday also features The Kelpies, a distillery tour and a brewery visit.

Duration: 5 Days
5 dates available
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UK & European Tours 2022

Award winning rail holidays in the UK and Europe, All departing in 2022

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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £535.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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The Big Five versus the Stoosbahn
From Price: £1,709.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Cotswolds & Swindon Steam Explorer
From Price: £479.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £625.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Discover Dundee & Picturesque Pitlochry
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Forest of Dean Steam & the Wye Valley
From Price: £649.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 18/07/2022
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Festive Highlands More Inclusive
From Price: £449.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 06/12/2022
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Floral Cheshire & Beyond
From Price: £449.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/08/2022
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Grand Tours - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,769.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £1,999.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats
From Price: £2,359.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,375.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,495.00
Duration: 14 Days
Departure Date: 17/09/2022
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Grand Tour by Rail - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £1,725.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Hebridean Islands Discovery
From Price: £1,229.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 13/10/2022
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Hebridean Odyssey
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
2 dates available
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £559.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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Golden Highlander
From Price: £579.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £709.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2022
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,249.00
Duration: 7 Days
2 dates available
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £679.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Lake District & Cumbrian Mountains Explorer
From Price: £879.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2022
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Little Trains of the Tyrol
From Price: £1,735.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 27/08/2022
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North Norfolk Coast, the Broads & Steam
From Price: £725.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £565.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 29/09/2022
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Oban & the Magical Isle of Mull
From Price: £769.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 10/10/2022
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,289.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 07/09/2022
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Queen of Scots
From Price: £1,329.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2022
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Rhine Rail & Ale Trail
From Price: £1,059.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 11/07/2022
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £899.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 27/09/2022
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Shipshape & Bristol Fashion!
From Price: £585.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 01/09/2022
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 22/09/2022
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,729.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/12/2022
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Roses Battle By Steam Plus Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2022
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £1,899.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 15/09/2022
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Switzerland's Steam-powered Six
From Price: £1,979.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 03/09/2022
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Swiss Mountain Steam
From Price: £2,145.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2022
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Treasures of the Peak District
From Price: £685.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2022
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Tranquil Lochs & Serene Skye
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 06/10/2022
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Twixmas in Festive Fort William
From Price: £379.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 27/12/2022
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £945.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 05/09/2022
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Yorkshire Moors by Steam
From Price: £599.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/08/2022

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Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
01538 382323
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