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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
TBC
From Only £529.00
Staying in Llandudno, escape the hustle and bustle as we weave through the stunning countryside onboard award-winning heritage railways, including the Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon Mountain Railway and the Llanberis Lake Railway.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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We travel to our hotel via a visit to Llangollen, home to stunning natural scenery and a rich history to explore.
Located on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is our first destination today, a busy harbour town rich in maritime history and a significant hub for narrow-gauge railways with no less than three lines! Today, we have included a journey on the Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832. The historic train journey is over seven hundred feet from sea level and goes into the mountains through tranquil pastures, magnificent forests, lakes and waterfalls.
Developed as an upmarket seaside holiday town for its Edwardian and Victorian visitors, Llandudno is now Wales' most prominent resort. Uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes, enjoy a free day in this coastal destination, home to a magnificent promenade, tearooms, and shops.
Enjoy a return journey on the Snowdon Mountain Railway today, where you'll be rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding scenery. At over one thousand feet, Mount Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales! This afternoon, we also enjoy a journey on the nearby Llanberis Lake Railway, a narrow-gauge railway that follows the stunning lake shores.
After checking out this morning, we will make the short journey to the Great Orme Tramway Museum. Having opened in 1902, the Great Orme Tramway is Britain's only cable-hauled public road tramway. After time to explore, we return home this afternoon.
The Somerset Hotel is an attractive seafront property with views of the pier and the Great Orme. This is the perfect spot for a traditional seaside break, conveniently located close to the town centre and with the beach on the doorstep.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Seaview rooms are available upon request for an additional supplement, subject to availability.
IMPORTANT - This hotel does not accept electric mobility scooters with lithium-ion batteries (scooters with an alternative battery type can only be accepted on request).
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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