Railtrail Main Brochure 2022

S ix W onders of the W aterways

East Lancs Railway

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10 DAYS

Anderton Boat Lift

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along the towpath brings us to Standedge Tunnels and a boat trip into our fifth wonder, the longest, highest and deepest canal tunnel in Britain. (B,D) DAY 9 Our busy final rail excursion heads first by train to Keighley for a steam ride through Brontë Country on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Our return is punctuated at Bingley for a towpath walk along our sixth wonder, Bingley’s Five Rise Locks . Finally, we enjoy some free time at UNESCO World Heritage living Victorian village, Saltaire , where Salt’s Mill houses exhibitions from local artist, David Hockney before our farewell dinner at the hotel. (B,D) DAY 10 Bid farewell to Bradford as we make our way homeward. (B)

DEPARTS

Saturday 11 June 2022 Saturday 17 September 2022

FARES

FARE REGION London: Euston Greater London South of England

FIRST* £1575 £1589 £1625 £1645 £1609 £1555 £1449 £1515 £1625 £1459 £1509 £1615 £1609

STANDARD

£1479 £1489 £1509 £1519 £1505 £1475 £1425 £1455 £1515 £1445 £1469 £1465

Blists Hill Victorian Town

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navigational engineering. We then travel by road to Bury for a steam journey on the East Lancashire Railway , alongside the River Irwell. After this, we make our way to the Best Western Oaks Hotel in Burnley for one night. (B,LR,D) DAY 7 This morning we visit the Weavers’ Triangle , situated on the Leeds Liverpool Canal where many buildings from the cotton industry remain. Our local guide escorts us along the towpath to walk part of Burnley Embankment , the fourth of our ‘Six Wonders’, which carries the canal 60 feet above the town centre. Our train from Burnley Manchester Road transports us across the Pennines from Lancashire to Yorkshire and a great railway hotel, Bradford’s Midland. (B,D) DAY 8 From Bradford we make the short train journey to Huddersfield, whose iconic station boasts a classical façade, flanked by two grand former booking offices of rival railway companies (now both pubs). Outside the station, a statue of Huddersfield’s most famous son, Harold Wilson, looks onto the George Hotel, the birthplace of Rugby League. Changing trains, we climb into the Pennines to Marsden , where a short walk

Best Western Oaks Hotel The Oaks Hotel in Burnley is set in relaxing grounds and a tranquil environment. It was once the private home of a wealthy local merchant and has been sympathetically restored to preserve the grandeur of a bygone era. Both the restaurant and bar are in the ‘old house’ and are perfect examples of how heritage can blend seamlessly with contemporary style with grand ornate ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Midland Hotel, Bradford Built between 1885 and 1890 by the Midland Railway Company, the Midland Hotel was a showpiece for the railway company’s northern operations, and is of particular architectural interest, with some of the finest Victorian interiors in the city. Today sees a hotel that has undergone a transformation, with investment to all areas of the building, restoring it to its original greatness. *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. 9 nights’ bed, breakfast & Table d’hôte evening meal and 1 afternoon tea Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager Scotland £1499 £15 tour discount for holders of National Railcards Join & Leave at Hotels £1390 Single Room Supplement £285

Bingley Five Rise Locks

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HOTELS

Best Western Valley Hotel, Ironbridge A country house hotel situated in the heart of Ironbridge, providing a perfect base for visiting the Ironbridge Gorge Museums. With a Riverside setting and breathtaking views of the surrounding parkland, the hotel is a charming 44 bedroom Georgian listed building. Queen Hotel, Chester Situated directly opposite the railway station, the Queen Hotel is characterised by its elegance and Victorian heritage. The en-suite bedrooms offer modern facilities including direct-dial telephone, TV, tea/coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. The hotel features delightful Italian gardens, bar, and restaurant. We have booked executive bedrooms and single travellers will have a double room for sole occupancy.

Saltaire

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

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