Scenic Shropshire & Severn Valley Railway

Take a tour on the scenic side and explore the natural beauty of Shropshire, with its wonderful unspoilt landscapes and quaint towns. We enjoy a trip on one of Britain's best-loved heritage railways, followed by the award-winning Blists Hill Victorian Town, an open-air interactive experience, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian living. We also include a trip to Ludlow Market, plus a relaxing cruise along the River Severn - simply delightful!What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- 4 nights at the Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa, Bromsgrove (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Excursions to Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ludlow Market & Shrewsbury- Heritage train journey on the Severn Valley Railway- Cruise on the River Severn with light refreshments

Itinerary
Included ExcursionsSevern Valley Railway & Blists Hill Victorian Town (full day)For our first excursion, we start the day by taking a charming trip on the Severn Valley Railway for a heritage train journey from Kidderminster to the ancient riverside town of Bridgnorth. The train meanders its way along the picturesque Severn Valley, passing sleepy towns and villages along the way.Afterwards, we continue to Ironbridge where we travel back in time with our visit to the Blists Hill Victorian Town. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this reconstructed working-class town, complete with a whole range of shops, factories, and buildings, along with costumed characters. En-route back to our hotel, we enjoy a photo stop at the famous Ironbridge.Ludlow Market (full day)Today we make our way to Ludlow, famous for its market which has taken place for over 900 years. There's plenty of time to explore the stalls and find yourself a hidden gem or an interesting hand-crafted gift - it's the perfect place to shop for presents.Shrewsbury & River Cruise (full day)We travel to Shrewsbury, a fine medieval market town packed with timber-framed black and white buildings, a maze of narrow alleys and cobbled streets. Here we board our boat for a scenic cruise along the River Severn as it loops around the town. We enjoy light refreshments while we take in the beautiful views and learn about the town's unique history from our captain's commentary.

Shrewsbury
Situated on the banks of the River Severn, the medieval market town of Shrewsbury is a delightful place to visit on a coach break to Shropshire and surrounding area with National Holidays.
The town is one of the UK's most visited heritage cities, steeped in culture and history, which retains a timeless appeal thanks to its timber framed black and white buildings which line the maze of cobbled alleyways.
Today Shrewsbury enjoys a vibrant atmosphere with a bustling shopping scene, featuring a blend of designer shops and small independent boutiques, and calendar of festivals and events throughout the year.Hotel
Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa, BromsgroveJG3 RatingThe Bromsgrove Hotel & Spa offers comfortable and modern rooms in an ideal location in the heart of England. All en-suite rooms include Wi-Fi, tea & coffee making facilities and flat-screen TVs. Hotel facilities include a heated indoor pool, fitness centre, restaurant, bar with a seasonal courtyard terrace & coffee shop.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.