Holidays 2025
Departs: Monday 7th July 2025 | 5 Days
Welsh Borders Steam and Cruise
Tour Price: £599.00 per person
Your Holiday Centre
At nearly 1500 square miles, Shropshire is one of Britain's least populated areas, located in the West Midlands on the border with Wales. Home to the famous Ironbridge Gorge and the beautiful Severn Valley, with its excellent heritage steam railway.
The spectacular mountainous and rugged Shropshire hills cover a quarter of the county and are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To the west the English/Welsh border has born witness to a long history of conflict. Under the Normans, this area become one of the most heavily fortified, indicated by the number of Norman castles still standing today.
The Severn, Britain's longest river, winds its way through lush valleys down to the county town of Shrewsbury. With over 600 listed buildings, Shrewsbury is said to be one of the finest preserved towns in England.
Much of Shropshire was previously within Wales, and formed the eastern part of the ancient Kingdom of Powys. It was annexed to Saxon Mercia by King Offa in the 8th century.
Tour Inclusions
- All coach travel
- Porterage
- 4 nights half board
- Excursions
- Boat trips
- Train journey
- Leisure facilities
- Services of courier
Special Notes
- Insurance.
- Please inform us of any special dietary needs (diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, etc).
- Special requests are put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
- Itinerary could be subject to change.
Tour Price
- Price Per Person
- £599.00
Single Room Supplement: £128.00 (Double/twin for sole use)
Your Accommodation
Mercure Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa
Ellesmere Rd, Albrighton, Shrewsbury, SY4 3AG.
Tel: 01939 291000.
The 4 star Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa is a beautiful 18th century manor house nestled in 15 acres of grounds with an ornamental lake.
The hotel has 87 contemporary guest rooms, which are decorated in an elegant modern style, all with en-suite rooms with toiletries, hairdryer, TV, telephone, iron & ironing board, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
Enjoy dinner in the Oak Room restaurant or relax in the 1630 bar.
Their unrivalled leisure club & spa has an indoor heated pool an advanced techno gym fitness machines and dance studio.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart for Shropshire
After boarding your luxury coach, we head west, with comfort stops en-route. Arriving at the Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, where you will spend the next four nights with dinner bed and breakfast. On arrival there will be tea/coffee and biscuits and you can relax while your cases are taken to your room. Time to explore the hotel and grounds before dinner.
Day 2: Shrewsbury and River Cruise
Today you spend the day in Shrewsbury, one of England's finest medieval market towns with over 600 listed buildings including many black and white half timbered Tudor buildings. This morning you take a river cruise along the River Severn (40 mins included) with beautiful views. There will be tea/coffee and biscuits supplied on board during the journey. After the cruise you have free time for exploring this lovely town which was the birthplace of Charles Darwin. Shrewsbury also has a Norman castle, an abbey and the quarry, which at its heart lies the Dingle; a floral masterpiece designed by the famous gardener Percy Thrower. Later returning back to the hotel.
Day 3: Ludlow
After a hearty breakfast you head for the beautiful historic market town of Ludlow, often referred to as the perfect historic town. It has over 500 listed buildings and a castle at its heart. Wednesday is also market day and this takes place in Castle Street right in the middle of Ludlow. Later returning back to the hotel to relax before dinner.
Day 4: Llangollen Canal Boat Cruise & Train Ride
This morning you cross the border into Wales and explore this picturesque town on the river Dee. First enjoy the peace and tranquillity of a horse drawn canal boat trip (included) along the Llangollen Canal, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site (there are a few steps to negotiate). On your return you can enjoy time in the town to see a wealth of independent shops, take a stroll along Victoria Promenade or have lunch in one of the many cafes. This afternoon take a nostalgic trip back in time through the Dee Valley on the Llangollen steam railway. This 50min journey takes you from the station in Llangollen to the end of the line at Corwen. From here you re-board the coach and return back to your hotel.
Day 5: Depart for Home
After breakfast and all cases have been loaded onto the coach, you say farewell to your hosts at the hotel, and start the journey home. With comfort stop en-route you shall arrive in your local area by late afternoon.