Coronation Street
Railway Children Weekend FRIDAY 2ND – MONDAY 5TH JUNE £495pp To celebrate the return of the Railway Children to our screens we will enjoy a steam train journey on the very route that was used in the films production. Hear the toot of the whistle and see the tell-tale puffs of smoke as you set off through the picturesque setting of the classic 1970s film. Day 1 Be collected from your home in the morning and travel to Yorkshire arriving late afternoon at the Cedar Court Hotel Leeds/Bradford. Day 2 After breakfast this morning we drive north to the village of Bolton Abbey where we will explore the Bolton Priory. Ruins of a 12th-century Augustinian monastery was one of the ones ordered by King Henry the VIII to be dissolved in 1539. Following this we will board the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway for a return ride. Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and enjoy a unique view of some of Yorkshire’s finest countryside. This afternoon we make our way to the former spa town of Ilkley, where we will visit the famous Betty’s Tearooms to enjoy Traditional Afternoon Tea. We then journey back to the hotel riding over Ilkley Moor to view the ‘Cow and Calf’ a unique rock formation, named because of there being a large boulder and a smaller one sitting close to it, like a cow and calf. Day 3 Today is the highlight of the tour a journey on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway the “Railway Children Line”. We will board a stream train for a leisurely ride along the line making stops along the way including Oakworth station that has been restored in Edwardian style and was made famous in the film. After our train journey ends we explore the town of Haworth, making a visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum. This location featured in scenes within the film. Day 4 After breakfast we leave and head for home pausing at Stamford along the way. AT A GLANCE ] Journey on ‘The Railway Children Line’ ] Afternoon Tea at Bettys The Cedar Court Hotel
FRIDAY 26TH – SUNDAY 28TH MAY
£355pp
A weekend tour to Manchester for fans of Coronation Street. Go behind the scenes of the Coronation Street set, see the Rovers Return, stroll past the Roy’s Rolls Café and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters. Day 1 Depart from your home area and travel to Altrincham, arriving late afternoon at the Best Western Cresta Court Hotel where we check in for our 2 night stay. Day 2 This morning we travel to the Trafford Centre, a large indoor shopping and leisure complex. Home to many restaurants for you to enjoy lunch at. If you don’t wish to browse in the many shops there is the option to visit the Manchester Sea Life Centre. On the afternoon we make our way to the ITV studios for our Coronation Street Tour. Explore Coronation Streets’ famous cobbles as you stroll past the Roy’s Rolls Café or check out Kev’s car shop, Webster’s Auto Centre. Wander past The Kabin, see the most action-packed pub in the North West, The Rovers Return and even Weatherfield North. Day 3 After breakfast we return to East Anglia, stopping to stretch our legs along the way.
AT A GLANCE ] Coronation Street Tour ] Trafford Centre Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
The Cedar Court Hotel Leeds/Bradford. This hotel hosts modern bedrooms, as well as a Bar/Lounge. All bedrooms are en suite and have television and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift. www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk
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Best Western Cresta Court Hotel is a stylish, contemporary hotel in Altrincham. All bedrooms are en suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift. www.bestwestern.co.uk
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Half Board Single room supp:
Bed & Breakfast Single room supp:
£60pp £33pp
£45pp £26pp
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