Railtrail Festive & Winter 2020 Brochure

I ronbridge V ictorian C hristmas & S team

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas in a bygone era on our new Shropshire festive tour. Explore Blists Hill Victorian town, soak up the atmosphere, revel in the traditional celebrations and see 1800’s style entertainment. Explore the historic market town of Shrewsbury with its black & white timber buildings, abbey, and castle. Steam through the beautiful Severn Valley in vintage carriages. Tempt your taste buds at Birmingham’s Christmas market with bratwursts and glühwein! Fares From £379

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ 3-night stay at the Ramada Telford Ironbridge Hotel on a half board basis ★ ★ Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a Victoria Christmas at Blists Hill ★ ★ Explore the medieval streets of Shrewsbury, one of England’s most ancient market towns ★ ★ Steam through the rolling Shropshire countryside on the Severn Valley Railway ★ ★ Visit Birmingham’s Christmas market, the largest authentic German Christmas market outside Germany! DAY 1 Arriving at Telford Central station, we transfer to the Ramada Ironbridge Hotel. We can explore the town or enjoy the hotels leisure facilities ahead of dinner. (D) DAY 2 A short coach journey takes us to Blists Hill , a recreated 1800’s town and time capsule of a bygone age. Here we experience the wonder of a

magical Victorian Christmas and can walk the streets under falling snow, warm up by the fireside in the cosy cottages and watch as the townsfolk

busily prepare for Christmas. We can enjoy delicious food, and soak up the festive atmosphere before we transfer by coach to Shrewsbury . During our afternoon in this historic riverside town we are free to wander around the medieval streets with timbered buildings, visit the award winning Old

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

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