On this tour we discover the delights of England's glorious Wye Valley. We ride the heritage Dean Forest Railway, stroll the enchanting ruins of Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle and visit the Brecon Beacons. A cruise along the River Wye from Symonds Yat is a perfect finishing touch.
On this tour we discover the delights of England's glorious Wye Valley. We ride the heritage Dean Forest Railway, stroll the enchanting ruins of Tintern Abbey and Chepstow Castle and visit the Brecon Beacons. A cruise along the River Wye from Symonds Yat is a perfect finishing touch.
Bells Hotel & Country Club, Coleford
Situated within the unspoilt Royal Forest of Dean in the historic market town of Coleford, the hotel has 53 en suite rooms with TV, hairdryer and hospitality tray. No lift but ground floor rooms are available. The hotel is located across two buildings, with 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.
Day 1
A morning departure as we travel south to Coleford and our hotel the Bells Hotel & Country Club. Dinner in the hotel.
DDay 2
Today begins with a visit to Chepstow Castle. After exploring the historic market town of Chepstow, we travel to Norchard and the Dean Forest Railway. We have time to visit the museum and be shown around its locomotive restoration shed before a return journey on a steam or heritage diesel train, through the medieval Forest of Dean. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 3
Our first visit this morning is to Tintern, dominated by the spectacular remains of Tintern Abbey, time to explore the Abbey's remains before visiting the craft and antique shops. We then cross the border into Wales to the Georgian market town of Monmouth, famous for its unique 13th century Monnow Bridge. We round off our day with a cruise along the river Wye at Symmonds Yat . Dinner and entertainment at the hotel.
Day 4
This morning we head to the Brecon Beacons and some wonderful mountain scenery. Our first visit is to Abergavenny, famous for its annual food festival, take time to visit the busy market selling all kinds of goods, from local produce to finely crafted works of art. We then pass Pen y Fan the highest peak in South Wales on our way to Brecon with its narrow streets and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobian shop fronts. Dinner in the hotel followed by entertainment.
B, DDay 5
We leave our hosts at the Bells hotel and for the return journey home.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights bed & breakfast
3 course dinner each night
Ride on the Dean Forest Railway
River Wye Cruise
Visit to Tintern Abbey
Visit to Chepstow Castle
Excursions
Entertainment
No Single Room Supplement
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Alfreton Bus Station | Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street |
Alfreton, Watchorn Island | Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop |
Barlborough, Rose & Crown | Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub |
Barnsley, Eldon Street | Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema |
Bolsover Market Place | Bolsover Market Place |
Carlton in Lindrick | Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane The Bus Layby |
Carlton in Lindrick. | Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk |
Chesterfield, Beetwell St | Chesterfield, Beetwell Street Outside the old Registry Office |
Clay Cross, Church Layby | Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street |
Clowne Tesco | Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby |
Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln | Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane |
Creswell | Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road |
Creswell Bingo Hall | Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road |
Creswell Black Diamond | Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY |
Creswell, Skinner Street | Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery |
Creswell. | Creswell, Juntion of Sheffield Rd/Elmton Rd |
Derby, Full Street | Derby Full Street, Premier Inn |
Doncaster, Ward Bros | Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale |
Eckington, Bus Station | Eckington, The Bus Station |
Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road | Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave |
Hodthorpe WMC | Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club |
Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop | Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop |
Hucknall, Ogle Street | Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park |
Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub | Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub Top of Bridge Street |
Langold, The One Stop | Langold, The One Stop |
Langwith Junction | Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd |
Langwith Junction. | Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds |
Langwith, The Gate Hotel | Langwith, The Gate Hotel |
Leicester | Charles Street / Corner of Halford Street |
Loughborough | Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1 The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub |
Mansfield Woodhouse. | Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60 End of Peafield Lane |
Mansfield, Walkden Street | Mansfield, Layby Opp Walkden St Car Park Entrance |
McArthur Glen | McArthur Glen Shopping Centre |
Nottingham, Mount Street | Nottingham NG1 6HG Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way |
Ollerton, | Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road |
Ollerton, The New Plough | Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS |
Retford Market Place | Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods |
Rhodesia, Tylden Way | Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way |
Rotherham, Mecca Bingo | Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street |
Sheffield The Penny Black | Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1 |
Shirebrook, Ashbourne St | Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite Ashbourne Court |
Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop | Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop |
Sutton Lammas Centre | Sutton Lammas Centre |
The Sidings | The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse Off Debdale Lane |
Warsop Church | Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60) |
Warsop Library, High St | Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street |
Warsop Motor Company | Warsop Motor Company |
Whitwell Bakestone Moor | Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue |
Whitwell Mini Market | Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street |
Whitwell Southfield Lane | Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane |
Whitwell Square | Whitwell Square |
Whitwell The Spar Shop | Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor |
Worksop B&Q | Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane |
Worksop Bingo Hall | Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall |
Worksop Community Church | Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church |
Worksop Eyres Corner | Worksop, Eyres Corner |
Worksop Gateford Road | The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road Worksop |
Worksop Larwood Health | Worksop, Larwood Health Centre |
Worksop Pelham Street | Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton |
Worksop St Annes Church | Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue |
Worksop Three Legged | Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane |
Worksop, Cannon Hotel | Worksop, The Cannon Hotel S81 7AD |
Worksop, High Hoe Road | Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge |
Worksop, Innings Pub | Worksop, The Innings Pub bus stop, Gloucester Road S81 ORS |
Worksop, Johnsons Depot | Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est |
Worksop, Kilton Hill | The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill |
Worksop, Opposite Tesco | Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road |
Worksop, Plantation Hill | Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton, |
Worksop, Priory Church | Worksop, Priory Church Car Park |
Worksop, Stubbing Lane | Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue |
Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 | Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop |