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A land of rolling green hills and endless beauty with nature on the doorstep – in the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley, time slows down. Experience characterful towns, a forest heritage railway journey through medieval woodland and a River Wye boat trip
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to the Forest of Dean via pretty Stow-on-the-Wold in the Cotswolds for your 3-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Chepstow & Dean Forest Railway The Gateway to Wales and charming border town, Chepstow is steeped in history with quaint cobbled streets, ancient buildings, hidden gems and an epic castle. Take a nostalgic ride on the heritage Dean Forest Railway (may be steam or diesel hauled) along 41⁄2 mile track through woodland
Tintern Abbey & Symonds Yat Gothic masterpiece and national icon on the banks of the River Wye (NB Tintern Abbey is undergoing long-term conservation work) plus a stop in the Georgian town of Monmouth where the River Monnow meets the River Wye. Onto the renowned beauty spot of Symonds Yat for a relaxing river cruise
DAY 4 After breakfast, it’s time to head home
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink Some in-house entertainment
Visit to Chepstow
Ride on Dean Forest Railway
Symonds Yat Boat trip Entrance to Tintern Abbey En-route stop in Monmouth & Stow-on-the-Wold (time permitting)
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MIDLANDS
WYE VALLEY & THE FOREST OF DEAN
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WELSH BORDERS RAIL & SAIL
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FROM £509
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FROM £719
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Discover this beautiful region where Shropshire meets North Wales! Take a cruise on the River Severn, visit a medieval castle, take a nostalgic train journey through the stunning Dee Valley and relax on a tranquil horse-drawn canal boat trip along the Llangollen Canal
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Head to Shropshire for your 4-night stay DBB DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with three included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Llangollen Rail & Sail Into Wales to explore picturesque Llangollen on the River Dee. Enjoy a gentle horse-drawn canal boat trip and a nostalgic train trip along the Dee Valley to Corwen
Shrewsbury – Severn River Trip Leisure time in this fine medieval, black & white market town with over 600 listed buildings. Shrewsbury is also the birthplace of Charles Darwin and home to a Norman castle and an Abbey. Sit back on a relaxing cruise with tea & biscuits along the River Severn British Ironworks and Powis Castle The UK’s largest collection of decorative metal work with a 90-acre outdoor park of sculptures created from scrap. Visit magnificent Powis Castle built as a medieval fortress in 13th century
DAY 5 After breakfast, it’s time to head home
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink Canal Boat Trip from Llangollen Wharf
Heritage Train Journey on Llangollen Railway
Severn River Trip with tea & biscuits
Time at leisure in Shrewsbury
Visit to British Ironworks & Sculpture Park
Entrance to Powis Castle & Gardens
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BELLS HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB, COLEFORD HHH
Independent hotel located in the Forest of Dean Traditional guestrooms with free WiFi & TV located across two buildings (approx. 20 yards between)
Restaurant, bar & terrace plus beauty suite
18-hole golf course & bowling green (payable locally)
No lift but plenty of ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
22 MAY 2026
£509
25 SEPT 2026
£509
SUPPLEMENTS
Single (limited)
£Nil
Insurance
£37
MERCURE SHREWSBURY ALBRIGHTON HALL HOTEL & SPA HHHH
Set in an 18th century manor house in secluded grounds Oak Room Restaurant & Bar
Leisure facilities with indoor pool & fitness suite Modern guestrooms in 3 new accommodation wings (external access, some steps, not all rooms accessible by lift)
Single rooms are double/ twin for sole use
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DATES & PRICES
21 JUN 2026
£719
13 SEPT 2026
£719
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£145
Insurance
£38
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