Steam Trains, Cruise and Midland Memories

STEAM TRAINS, CRUISE & MIDLAND MEMORIES

 

26 - 30 July 2027

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £749

 

Step aboard for a nostalgic journey through the heart of England, combining memorable steam railway journeys with a relaxing cruise along the River Avon. Discover Britain's remarkable transport story at Coventry Transport Museum, explore the atmospheric moated manor of Baddesley Clinton and experience living history at the outstanding Black Country Living Museum. With comfortable accommodation at Chesford Grange, this varied holiday brings together railways, waterways and Midland heritage.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

• Travel aboard the historic Severn Valley Railway

• Enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Great Central Railway

• Relax on a scenic 45-minute cruise along the River Avon

• Explore the atmospheric moated manor and gardens of Baddesley Clinton

• Experience living history at the Black Country Living Museum.

 

(26) DAY ONE - Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Warwickshire, arriving late afternoon we settle into our hotel before dinner this evening.

 

(27) DAY TWO – Coventry, Museum of British Road Transport and Baddesley Clinton House

Our day begins in historic Coventry with a visit to Coventry Transport Museum, home to an impressive collection celebrating Britain's road transport heritage. There will be time to obtain lunch and perhaps see the nearby Cathedral before we continue to Baddesley Clinton. Explore this atmospheric moated manor, its fascinating priest holes and peaceful gardens, including the fish pools, lake and walled garden. The fish pools, romantic lake and walled garden are a delight to explore.

 

(28) DAY THREE - Stratford-upon-Avon Cruise and Great Central Railway

This morning we travel to Stratford-upon-Avon and board our boat for a relaxing 45-minute cruise along the River Avon, accompanied by commentary about the town and its history. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore and obtain lunch. Later, we travel to the Great Central Railway for a nostalgic steam train journey through attractive Leicestershire countryside.

 

(29) DAY FOUR - Severn Valley Railway and Black Country Living Museum

Today we travel to Kidderminster and join the Severn Valley Railway for a memorable journey through the valley to Bridgnorth, passing beautifully restored stations along the way. We then continue to the Black Country Living Museum, where historic buildings, costumed characters and traditional streets bring the region's industrial story vividly to life.

 

(30) DAY FIVE - Departure

After breakfast we leave the hotel and begin our journey home, with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Great Central Railway journey

45-minute River Avon cruise

Severn Valley Railway journey

Black Country Living Museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Baddesley Clinton.

 

CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL, WARWICKSHIRE

Chesford Grange Hotel is located close to the banks of the River Avon and provides an excellent base for exploring the Midlands. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, health club, indoor swimming pool and spa. All bedrooms are ensuite and include a television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, on-site coach parking and ground-floor rooms available on request. A limited number of walk-in showers are available and must be requested when booking.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Great Central Railway journey

45-minute River Avon cruise

Severn Valley Railway journey

Black Country Living Museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Baddesley Clinton.

 

CHESFORD GRANGE HOTEL, WARWICKSHIRE

Chesford Grange Hotel is located close to the banks of the River Avon and provides an excellent base for exploring the Midlands. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, health club, indoor swimming pool and spa. All bedrooms are ensuite and include a television, telephone, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift, on-site coach parking and ground-floor rooms available on request. A limited number of walk-in showers are available and must be requested when booking.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
Restaurant	Ensuite bathroom	Lift
Bar and lounge	Television and telephone
Indoor swimming pool	Tea/coffee facilities
Health club and spa	Hairdryer
Wi-Fi

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group? If you book 20 places or more on this tour, the tour organiser will go free of charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	26 - 30 JUL 2027	MONDAY	£749	£146 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£38

 

Why Travel with Jones Holidays?

With our warm, friendly hosts, comfortable coaches, and attention to detail, your holiday will be smooth, enjoyable, and filled with good company. Let us take care of everything.

At Jones Holidays, we believe solo travellers deserve fair prices and peace of mind. That's why our Single Supplement Price Promise ensures you only pay what we pay - nothing more. If hotels charge us a single supplement, we'll pass it on without adding a penny extra; that's our promise to you.

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. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. 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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