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Severn Valley Railway Credit Bob Green
Black Country Living Museum
Gorge on the Black Country’s Historic Museums This delightful tour is a real showcase of the Black Country and Shropshire with visits to the extraordinary Black Country Living Museum and Ironbridge Gorge, as well as a lovely River Severn cruise. We also visit the incredible British Ironwork Centre and spend time in charming Shrewsbury.
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Delve into the beautiful Worcestershire & Shropshire countryside with a wonderful heritage rail journey, visits to innovatively designed gardens and view famous art collections in the magnificent setting of the National Trust’s Wightwick Manor. All topped with a horticultural highlight, strolling through the fragrant and colourful David Austin Rose Centre & Garden.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Black Country Museum & Wightwick
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Trentham Gardens & Visitor Centre & David Austin Roses Centre and Gardens Today we enjoy a horticultural gem, the award-winning Trentham Gardens & Visitor Centre and enjoy a stroll through the Italian Gardens, Rivers of Grass and Floral Labyrinth which have been given an innovative revival by world class and Chelsea gold medal winners, Tom Stuart-Smith and Piet Oudolf. This afternoon, another gardening highlight is a visit to David Austin Roses Centre and Gardens to discover the famous family run rose farm and see the vibrant traditionally grown roses. Day 3 Severn Valley Railway & Wightwick Manor & Gardens This morning, we go back in time and enjoy a railway adventure on the heritage railway, Severn Valley Railway (from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth) through the stunning local countryside and past beautifully restored stations and fascinating towns and villages. Relax and enjoy an onboard included cream tea box . This afternoon, we visit Wightwick Manor & Gardens , the National Trust’s impressive Victorian half-timbered Manor House, home to a world class art collection and
This morning we make our way to the Black Country Living Museum , one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK, offering a glimpse into 300 years of history like no other. Set in 26 acres, we discover the story of the industrial
revolution and the Black Country folk who changed the world. Day 3 River Severn Cruise & Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Today, we travel to Shrewsbury to take a cruise on the River Severn on a triple deck modern boat. Our 45-minute return cruise takes us from Victoria Quay to English Bridge and offers plenty of photo opportunities and lovely views as we head out and an entertaining commentary from the captain as we return. Hot and cold drinks and snacks can be purchased on board. In the afternoon we visit Blists Hill Victorian Town within the Ironbridge Gorge Museums . This living museum vividly re-enacts life in Ironbridge from the early 1700s to the Victorian era. Alternatively, you could choose to visit the Coalport China Museum, Broseley Pipeworks or the Darby Houses instead (please note that time will not allow visits to multiple sites). We complete our day by viewing the Iron Bridge itself. NB: From March 2026, The Ironbridge Gorge Museums will be part of the National This morning we visit the British Ironwork Centre (free entry), the UK’s largest centre for decorative metal work known for its Spoon Gorilla, made from 40,000 spoons; Knife Angel, made from over 100,000 seized blades; and Manchester Bee, made entirely of firearms. After admiring the thought-provoking Sculpture Park, we make our way to the market town of Shrewsbury where we spend the afternoon exploring at leisure. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home. Trust with the reopening date to be advised. Day 4 British Ironwork Centre & Shrewsbury
delightful gardens. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
INCLUSIONS • Severn Valley Railway (single) with included cream tea box • Entrance to Trentham Gardens
• David Austin Visitor Centre and Gardens • Entrance to Wightwick Manor & Gardens
INCLUSIONS • Entrance to Black Country Living Museum • Return 45-minute Severn River cruise • Entrance to Blists Hill Ironbridge Gorge Museums • Entrance to British Ironwork Centre (free entry)
HOW ABOUT? An exciting range of events are available throughout the year including Christmas at Blists Hill and Fireworks. Ask your Account Manager for details.
HOW ABOUT? A lunch stop at Ye Olde Punchbowl or Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Ask your Account Manager for details.
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