Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

Castle Rushen

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sheds, steam trains, and carriages at the neighbouring Railway Museum.We continue to Castletown and visit Castle Rushen , one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval fortresses plus the fascinating Old House of Keys , the former meeting place of the Isle of Man Parliament, where you may even have the chance to join a debate in the chamber. Afterwards, we travel to the oldest open-air folk museum in Britian, Cregneash , a remarkable living museum with traditional thatched cottages showcasing life and farming on the island before our private coach returns us to Ramsey for our evening meal. (B,D) DAY 6 After a leisurely breakfast, today is free to enjoy any parts of the island you still wish to visit or why not re-visit your favourite part of the tour again using your Heritage Pass and Explorer Ticket.You may wish to travel to Douglas where we recommend a visit to the Milntown Estate, a beautiful house and gardens that is easily accessible by local transport or why not partake in one of the quaint café’s afternoon teas. We reconvene at the hotel for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 7 After breakfast this morning, our private coach will take us on a scenic drive from Ramsey to Douglas and, on arrival, we visit the tram stables before enjoying a horse-drawn tram ride along the beautiful Victorian promenade. Afterwards, we visit the Manx Museum , bursting with artefacts unique to the Isle of Man from Viking treasures to the world-famousTT races, and we

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enjoy some free time before returning by the Manx Electric Railway to the hotel for our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 8 After breakfast, our island exploration draws to a close as we board the morning ferry to Heysham and head homewards. (B)

DEPARTS Monday 9 June 2025 Monday 28 July 2025

FARES

ACTIVITY LEVEL

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England East Anglia South West Midlands Yorkshire North East North West South Wales North Wales Heart of England

FIRST* £1629 £1629 £1689 £1705 £1639 £1529 £1509 £1525 N/A £1445 £1599 £1569 £1585

STANDARD

£1469 £1485 £1515 £1515 £1485 £1429 £1419 £1439 £1409 £1385 £1459 £1439 £1455 £1229 £1339

Scotland

Join & Leave at Hotel Join & Leave at Port of Heysham July Departure Supplement Single Room Supplement

Peel Castle

£50

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£330 *Please Note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class seating only and First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of their journey. 7 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

HOTELS Ramsey Park Hotel, Ramsey, Isle of Man

Set in one of the most scenic parts of the Isle of Man beside Mooragh Lake with views over the sea, the luxurious Ramsey Park Hotel offers a Lake View Restaurant serving a bistro-style menu and a cosy Piano Bar.The contemporary bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Manx Tramway

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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