Lovely Ludlow & Victorian Shropshire
Lovely Ludlow & Victorian Shropshire
Book NowJoin us as we head to medieval Ludlow for our Lovely Ludlow and Victorian Shopshire tour. Stay in the beautiful historic Feathers Hotel, with authentic half-timbered Tudor façade, a slice of history within the heart of the picturesque market town. Spend free time experiencing 900 years of history in Ludlow’s historic streets and quiet lanes. Includes visits to Ironbridge within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge to discover the wonderful Blist Hill Victorian Town. Journey through the beautiful Shopshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to visit Bridgnorth with time to explore High Town and Low Town before taking a wonderful nostalgic rail journey on the Seven Valley Railway.
Your Holiday Includes:
Door to door service
Porterage
Dinner bed and breakfast
Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
RAF Cosford
Entrance to Blist Hill Victorian Town
Return journey on the Seven Valley Railway from Bridgnorth/Kidderminster/Bridgnorth (please note that trains can be steam or diesel hauled)
En suite bedrooms
Executive coach travel throughout
£140.00 single room supplement
Itinerary:
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 09.30hrs for our journey to the historic Feathers Hotel in Ludlow with a lunch stop at RAF Cosford en-route with time to explore. Depart RAF Cosford at 14.30hrs to continue the journey to the Feathers Hotel where you will receive a warm welcome with tea/coffee on arrival while your bag is taken to your room.
Monday
Free day in Ludlow on market day with time to explore, allowing time for lunch, perhaps treat yourself and book an afternoon tea at The Feathers or something lovely from the tea-rooms, or maybe visit the castle, the museum, St Laurence's Church or the wonderful eclectic mix of shops, cafes and inns.
Tuesday
Take a scenic journey through the beautiful Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to visit Bridgnorth, once one of the busiest river ports in Europe. The river divides the town into High Town and Low Town being linked by seven sets of ancient donkey steps or the wonderful Victorian Funicular, the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway. Whichever way you choose to the top is worthwhile to enjoy King Charles's View from Castle Walk. In the afternoon board the Severn Valley Railway for a heritage rail journey, enjoy stunning views across the River Severn and the beautiful surrounding countryside with picturesque country stations along the route.
Wednesday
This morning following breakfast we travel to the Ironbridge Gorge a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit the pretty riverside town of Ironbridge with a visit to Blist Hill Victorian Town, time travel and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a lunch stop in historic Shrewsbury en-route allowing time to explore and obtain lunch, depart Shrewsbury at 14.00hrs to continue our journey home.
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| SRS | £140.00 single room supplement | For Sole Use | Yes |
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| Hotel | The Feathers Hotel 25 Bull Ring, Ludlow SY8 1AA |
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| Hotel Star Rating | 3 Star |
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| About the hotel | The Feathers Hotel in Ludlow is a beautiful, historic hotel combining historic ambience with high modern standards of customer service. On Ludlow’s main street the hotel is within the heart of the picturesque market town, close to the medieval town’s attractions. The Grade I listed property has been recently renovated and refurbished to preserve and celebrate its unique, historic character. The hotel has a popular lounge and cocktail bar as well as a quintessential English tearoom. Guest bedrooms are well-equipped, stylish and beautifully furnished, soundproofed for added comfort. B.B Due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift (Step free rooms are available on request only) |
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| Hairdryer | Yes |
| Lift | No lift (Step free rooms are available on request) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Toiletries | Yes |
| Safe/Safety Deposit Box | Safety Deposit Box |
| AC | No |
| Pool | No |
| Gym | No |
| Iron | Yes |
| Tea/Coffee | Yes |
| Porterage | Yes |
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Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
Below is a list of coach joining points available on this tour. Please note, not all pick-ups are available on all departures.
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| Keele Services | Keele Services |
| Leyland Tesco Extra | Leyland Tesco Extra, Bus Lane |
| Poplar 2000 | Lymm Moto- Poplar 2000 Services Coach Bay WA13 0SP |
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