Scenic Shrewsbury & Churnet Valley Steam Railway
"All Aboard!" Join us for a nostalgic train journey back to the 1950s and 1960s with The Churnet Valley Railway through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the Staffordshire Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District.
View Dates & Book"All Aboard!" Join us for a nostalgic train journey back to the 1950s and 1960s with The Churnet Valley Railway through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the Staffordshire Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District. Take a break from busy urban life and hop on board a steam train to ride in a heritage carriage behind one of our beautifully restored heritage steam or diesel locomotives.
Includes
Door-to-Door service
1 night half board
Visit to Shrewsbury
Journey on the Churnet Valley Railway
DAY 1
We travel to Shrewsbury for free time. Set amidst glorious countryside, Shrewsbury is one of England's finest Medieval market towns.
DAY 2
After breakfast prepare for a nostalgic journey into the romantic era of steam locomotives. The Churnet Valley Railway offers a scenic ride through Staffordshire's hidden valley, and into the country's Moorlands on the outskirts of the Peak District.
Mercure Telford Centre ****
The 4-star Mercure Telford Centre Hotel is situated in the heart of Shropshire, at the foot of the Wrekin leading into the Shropshire Hills (ANOB). The Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and complimentary use of the Innaction Leisure Club, with its well-equipped gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, sauna & steam room.
With flat-screen satellite TV’s, a seating area and sleek, modern bathrooms, the bedrooms at Mercure Telford Centre Hotel are stylish and spacious, boasting fresh vibrant colours and fabrics. All rooms feature tea/coffee making and ironing facilities.
Hotel Facilities
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Bar
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Restaurant
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Lift
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Wi-Fi
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Swimming Pool
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Steam room
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Hot tub / Jacuzzi
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Sauna
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
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| Arnold High St Bus Stop | Arnold High Street Bus stop, Outside leisure centre car park, NG5 7EE | |
| Derby Bus Station | Derby, Bus Station Bay 27 & 28, DE1 2AY | |
| Lay-by opp flying Horse | Bus Lay by, outside the Flying Horse, Little Shaw Ln, Markfield, LE67 9PP | |
| Loughborough Ashby Rd | Loughborough Ashby Rd Services LE11 3QU | |
| Nottingham Mount St | Nottingham, Mount Street Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, NG1 6HE | |
| Toton Lane Tram Stop | Toton Lane Tram Stop Park and Ride Toton Lane Tram Stop, NG9 7JA |
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