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F orest of D ean S team & T he W ye V alley

N E W T O U R

5 DAYS

From our hotel in the beautiful Forest of Dean we explore the magical region between the Welsh borderland and the River Severn on a new tour including three heritage steam railways and a boat trip on one of the country’s most scenic river landscapes. We also visit some of the areas many charming towns and villages including picturesque Broadway, historic Ledbury, and the famous book town of Hay-on-Wye.

DEPARTS Monday 11 April & 18 July 2022

HOTEL Bells Hotel & Country Club, Coleford

Fares From £599

Located in the Forest of Dean on the outskirts of the market town of Coleford, the 3-star Bells Hotel is positioned in a peaceful location on a hill with beautiful views over the Wye Valley. Please note the nearest rail station is in Lydney. The bedrooms are traditional in style include free Wi-Fi, TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Single rooms are true single with one single bed. There is no lift but there are plenty of ground floor bedrooms. The hotel is located across two buildings, with the reception, bedrooms, and beauty suite in one, and the bar, restaurant, and terrace in the other. The hotel also boasts a county standard bowling green as well as an 18 hole golf course (both payable locally).

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Explore Gloucester’s National Waterways Museum ★ ★ Cruise on the scenic River Wye from Symonds Yat ★ ★ Discover the historic market town of Ledbury

★ ★ Steam on the Forest of Dean Railway ★ ★ Travel along the Gloucester & Warwickshire Steam Railway to the beautiful Cotswolds

★ ★ Marvel at reservoirs and mountains on the Brecon Mountain Railway

★ ★ Visit Hay-on-Wye, the second hand book capital of Britain!

Call 01538 382323 – to book or to request a detailed tour itinerary

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