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S pringtime G ardens of C ornwall

A joyful Cornish holiday that takes advantage of the mild spring climate to visit some of the most enchanting gardens in Cornwall. From great grandeur and scale to secret gardens of romantic planting, we explore at a gentle pace with an included steam train journey.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Steam nostalgia on the Bodmin &Wenford line ★ Visit the Lanhydrock House and Gardens, close to our chosen hotel ★ Visit the fabulous Eden Project ★ Discover the Springtime tranquility of Pinetum Gardens ★ Explore the Lost Gardens of Heligan, one of the most loved gardens in the UK ★ See the National Magnolia Collection at Caerhays Castle Gardens Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager DAY 1 We arrive by train travelling the route of the old “Cornish Riviera Express” , clinging to the sea wall at Dawlish before crossing Brunel’s mighty Royal Alber t Bridge into Cornwall, and onto Bodmin Parkway, from where we transfer to stay for five nights at the lovely Lanhydrock Hotel. (D) DAY 2 We stay local today as we visit the neighbouring Lanhydrock House and Gardens with the chance to explore this lovely Victorian house with its extensive gardens filled with magnolias and rhododendrons. Following our visit, we transfer to Bodmin for a wonderful journey of nostalgia on the Bodmin & Wenford steam railway , a time-capsule of yesteryear train travel. (B,D)

Fares From £735

5 DAYS

Lanhydrock House and Gardens

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DAY 3 Today we board our coach for the shor t journey to the Eden Project for an unforgettable sensory journey of breathtaking beauty, as you step from steamy tropical rain forest into Mediterranean-type climates of the world.We then head to Pinetum Gardens a woodland garden which is at its most colourful in Spring, when snowdrops arrive, followed by bluebells, primulae, and crocus. (B,D) DAY 4 Today we make our way to the magically reclaimed Lost Gardens of Heligan . The original 19th Century gardens were amongst the finest in England. Now after more than a decade of restoration, you can again enjoy the gardens at their finest. Our final garden of the tour is the magnificent Caerhays Castle Gardens which is home to the National Collection of Magnolias and one of the finest displays of spring flowers in the UK. (B,D) DAY 5 After breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to the Lanhydrock and journey homeward. (B)

DEPARTS

Thursday 13 April 2023 Thursday 20 April 2023

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FIRST* £915 £929 £945 £949 £905 £929 £995 £1059 £1085 £1009 £1125 £1019 £1149

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London: Paddington Greater London South of England East Anglia SouthWest Midlands Yorkshire Nor th East Nor thWest SouthWales Nor thWales Hear t of England

£859 £865 £875 £875 £825 £865 £869 £915 £925 £889 £885 £889 £969 £15 £750

Scotland

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HOTEL The Lanhydrock Hotel, Bodmin Located in the countryside just outside of Bodmin, close to Lanhydrock House & Gardens, the Lanhydrock Hotel overlooks one of Cornwall’s finest golf courses amidst an area of parkland. The contemporary bedrooms are well-equipped with TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities.The stylish restaurant has beautiful views of the countryside and golf course.There is a spacious bar and outside terrace with seating. Single Room Supplement £240 *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. 4 nights’ bed, breakfast &Table d’hôte evening meal Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station toTour Base (Standard or First Class) Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described All excursions and admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Pinetum Gardens

Bodmin &Wenford Steam Railway

Caerhays Castle Gardens

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