The Complete Four Seasons Collection 2023-24

N ostalgic L akeland R ailways & C umbria

Our new leisurely Lake District tour stays on the Cumbrian Coast in a picturesque setting overlooking Morecambe Bay and includes nostalgic steam railway journeys through spectacular scenery, a relaxing cruise on Windermere, plus a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum and afternoon tea at stately Leighton Hall.

5 DAYS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Visit the famous ‘Brief Encounter’ Station Heritage Centre at Carnforth ★ Take a stroll along the seaside promenade at Morecambe ★ Discover historic Leighton Hall with guided tour & afternoon tea ★ Relax on a leisurely cruise on idyllic Lake Windermere ★ Lakeside & Haverthwaite steam train journey through the Vale of Leven ★ Visit the Lakeland Motor Museum ★ Scenic journey on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway ★ Guided tour at Ravenglass Railway Museum Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ Dinner every evening, plus afternoon tea on 1 day ★ Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class) ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tours Manager ★ Hotel porterage DAY 1 We arrive at Grange-over-Sands station and transfer the short distance to the Cumbria Grand Hotel, in its picturesque location on the Cumbrian coast. (D)

DEPARTS Thursday 28 September 2023

Fares From £599

FARES

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 £865 £879 £919 £935 £879 £785 £759 £775 £809 £729 £839 £815 £819

STANDARD

£725 £735 £765 £765 £735 £689 £675 £699 £719 £659 £715 £695 £709 £609

leisurely cruise to the southern tip of Lake Windemere. We then board our vintage steam train to journey through the picturesque Vale of Leven to the village of Haverthwaite . In the afternoon take a trip down memory lane with a visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum , complete with a 1920’s garage, 1950’s café and over 140 classic cars and motorbikes plus, the fascinating Campbell Bluebird Exhibition. We then return aboard our private coach to Grange-over-Sands. (B,D) DAY 4 Today we travel by train from Grange over-Sands and discover stunning seascapes and beautiful scenery as we head north to Ravenglass on the Cumbrian Coast. Here we enjoy a return journey on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway to Dalegarth, where we will disembark for a short break before our 40 minute return steam journey. On arrival back at Ravenglass we enjoy a guided museum tour telling the 150 year history of the railway, affectionally known as the

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DAY 2 This morning we travel by train along the wonderful Cumbria coastline from Grange-over-Sands to Carnforth, here we enjoy a brief visit to the restored 1940’s Station Heritage Centre from the scene of the famous film “Brief Encounter”. We continue by private coach to the traditional seaside resort of Morecambe where we have free time to relax and take a stroll along the

seafront promenade. In the afternoon we travel to the historic yet homely, L eighton Hall for a guided tour and traditional afternoon tea . We return to our hotel by train from Carnforth. (B,LR,D) DAY 3 Our private coach takes us the short journey to beautiful Bowness on Windermere , from here we take a

£10 tour discount for holders of National Rail cards Single Room Supplement £85

*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, 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 & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tours Manager Hotel porterage

‘Ratty’. We can sit back, relax, and enjoy more wonderful coastal vistas from the comfort of our seats as we return to our hotel by train for our final evening. (B,D)

DAY 5 Bidding farewell to Grange-over-Sands we depart for homeward destinations. (B

HOTEL Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange-over-Sands

Set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands overlooking Morecambe Bay and just a short walk from Grange-over-Sands, this 3-star Victorian hotel has a great location.The bedrooms are traditional in style and the spacious restaurant has fabulous views.There is a lounge/bar area, tennis court, putting green, snooker table, table tennis, dart board and woodland walk trail.

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Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online or call 01538 382323 – to book or to request a detailed tour itinerary