Llandudno & Little Trains of Snowdonia

LLANDUDNO & LITTLE TRAINS OF SNOWDONIA

 

20 – 24 May 2024

Monday – Friday

5 Days

From £459

 

Staying in the Queen of Welsh Resorts your holiday exploring Snowdonia and enjoying its little railways could not be more perfect.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Llanberis Lake Railway   |   Betws-y-Coed   |   Caernarfon   |   Porthmadog   |   Llandudno   |   Llangollen Railway

 

DAY ONE - Arrival and Llandudno

We depart from your home and travel straight to Llandudno arriving at your hotel with plenty of time to enjoy the town and the City Sightseeing Bus (complimentary ticket included). So why not enjoy the short journey to Conwy and visit Conwy Castle, or the Smallest House in Great Britain. Then hop onboard the vintage coach, listen to the interesting commentary and marvel at the magnificent views around the Great Orme. Don’t worry about your luggage, it will be taken from the coach and delivered to your room.  Time then when you return from your lovely day, to refresh for dinner.

 

DAY TWO – Llanberis Lake Railway & Caernarfon

This morning we visit Caernarfon, home to Wales’ most famous castle and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mighty Caernarfon Castle commands the lion’s share of attention, but the town’s narrow streets and stylishly redeveloped waterfront also merit a visit. The castle, built in the 13th century by Edward I as a royal palace and military fortress, was at the core of a medieval walled town.

 

Enjoy a spot of lunch in Caernarfon ahead of our journey to Llanberis Lake Railway with its little steam engines that take you a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn, right in the heart of Snowdonia.

 

The journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, across possibly Britain's shortest river and past Llanberis' twin lakes. From Llanberis the train runs non-stop through the Padarn Country Park, joining the 1845 slate railway route to run along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, and giving stunning views of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.

 

DAY THREE – Llangollen Railway

After breakfast there will be a little free time before we set off for a wonderful rail experience as we head over to the Llangollen Railway. It is the Heritage Railway Line starting at Llangollen Station, located beside the Dee River Bridge, in Llangollen Town, then the journey continues for 10 miles upstream, following the River Dee to the town of Corwen. The Dee is classed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its entire length.

 

The line, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), remains close to the waters of the river for most of its length, on the north bank at Llangollen Station, the river is crossed on to the south bank via the Dee Bridge, approximately one mile upstream from Llangollen.

 

DAY FOUR – Betws-y-Coed & Porthmadog

This morning we head to the gateway of Snowdonia Betws-y-Coed.  This magical setting has a distinctly Alpine feel, enhanced by the dense Gwydyr Forest surrounding the village.  Take a stroll on one of the many trails around the village, and take in the fresh air, or enjoy the array of independent shops, cafés and galleries displaying talented welsh artists' work.

 

Later we’ll visit Porthmadog, the harbour town situated on the Glaslyn Estuary, Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and has a number of craft shops and restaurants. In times gone by Porthmadog was a vital, and busy, shipping port for the international slate trade, brought down from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After a leisurely breakfast, a last stroll around Llandudno to enjoy the Queen of Welsh Resorts, a walk along the longest pier in Wales.  From here, after a wonderful holiday, it’s time to head home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights' accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Rail Journey on Llanberis Lake Railway

• Rail Journey on Llangollen Railway

• Open Top Hop on Hop off City Sightseeing Bus Tour

• Great Orme Marine Drive Vintage Tour.

 

MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, LLANDUDNO

Situated in one of the most enviable positions in Llandudno on Prince Edward Square, family owned and tastefully decorated throughout, the hotel has a warm and friendly atmosphere.  All 40 bedrooms have TV, tea making facilities, lift to all floors, entertainment, lounge bar, Victorian Sun Veranda.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Rail Journey on Llanberis Lake Railway

Rail Journey on Llangollen Railway

Open Top Hop on Hop off Bus Tour
Great Orme Marine Drive Vintage Tour.

 

MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, Llandudno

Situated in one of the most enviable positions in Llandudno on Prince Edward Square, family owned and tastefully decorated throughout, the hotel has a warm and friendly atmosphere.  All 40 bedrooms have TV, tea making facilities, lift to all floors, entertainment, lounge bar, Victorian Sun Veranda.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
TV, tea making facilities, lift, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.

 

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	20 - 24 MAY 2024	MONDAY	£459	NONE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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