Fairytale Castle, Steam & Cruise Weekend

3 days from only £249
16 August 2024
Tour Includes
  • 2 nights hotel with breakfast & evening meal
  • Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon
  • Journey on the Great Central Railway
  • Entrance to Belvoir Castle & Engine Yard
  • Rutland Water cruise and time in Oakham
  • Direct Coach Travel
  • Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

Fairytale Castle, Steam & Cruise Weekend

Join us on this amazing action-packed extended weekend break to the lovely county of Leicestershire, and enjoy the nostalgia of the golden age of steam, a scenic cruise and fairytale castle all in a fantastic value 3 day tour! The area is known for its history and excellent food and drink from Melton Mowbray pork pies to Stilton Cheese, Belvoir Brewery and the best curry you will find anywhere!

Enjoy a train journey through time on the Great Central Railway, the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway.

Discover the majestic Belvoir Castle, one of the UK’s finest Regency castles, a place where history, opulence, and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable experience. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Leicestershire countryside, this fairytale castle and its lush estate stand as a testament to centuries of aristocratic life. Home to the Duke of Rutland’s family since 1067, take the chance to explore this ancestral home, stunning grounds and great Engine Yard retail centre for some fabulous local produce to take home!

The fun continues as you enjoy a cruise on the largest man mad lake in England, with the chance to catch sight of half-submerged Normanton Church which is a remarkable landmark in this outstanding area of natural beauty, and just a clue to its fascinating history, followed by a final short stop in the market town of Oakham. On our first day, you will even get to have a wander in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, the world-famous medieval market town.

You will have time to relax and have a good night’s rest with included dinner and breakfast at our comfortable central hotel in Leicester, which if you wish to do so also lets you explore this vibrant city as late as you like.

An ideal choice for:* Anyone looking to explore a new area with lots of hidden surprises!
* History lovers from medieval through to Victorian eras!
* People looking for a great value action packed break with lots of experiences and time to explore on your own too!

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Departures & Collections

Departures. The Company will if asked give an estimated journey time to your departure Air/Ferry port etc. Clients should always build in a provision for unforeseen circumstances and in particular always allow extra time when travelling to the major UK Airports such as Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Manchester Etc. Most of Britons Ferry & Airports are accessed via some of the countries busiest Motorway networks and we are finding that delays are becoming much more frequent. Particular attention should also be paid to check-in time given by airlines. Especially those airline companies that operate a shorter check-in time such as 1-2 hours. Our drivers are legally required to take a rest period of at least 45 Minutes after completing 4 ½ hours driving. We do however recommend this be reduced to no more than 3 hours driving. These break period should be added to your proposed departure times.

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