SATURDAY 4 MAY 2024
OFFERING FREE TIME IN PENZANCE, OR
Event Details
SATURDAY 4 MAY 2024
OFFERING FREE TIME IN PENZANCE, OR OPTIONAL VISIT TO THE EDEN PROJECT OR LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN, TRURO FOR FALMOUTH OR ST. ERTH FOR ST. IVES
Travel aboard our special train from the south Midlands and Wiltshire stations to Cornwall.
Absorb the wonderful scenery of Somerset and Devon before passing through Plymouth and over the iconic Royal Albert Bridge across the River Tamar into the land of Pasties and Cream Teas!
Choose from one of the following off-train options:
Option A –Eden Project (Arriving and Departing at Par Station 1225-1635)
“Discover the splendour of one of Britain’s most cherished visitor attractions”
Your journey begins with a convenient road transfer from Par station, whisking you away to the Eden Project.
Immerse yourself in this iconic destination, a haven showcasing the beauty of nature through it’s awe-inspiring biomes and captivating exhibitions.
Explore the Enchantment of The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Join your road coach connection at Par station and prepare for an extraordinary adventure to this beautiful attraction – a sprawling 200 acre estate steeped in garden history, mystery and romance.
Discover the allure of this botanical haven, where you journey through a tapestry of stories, from ancient traditions to hidden secrets.
Continuing West St. Earth is reached, where we set down passengers for the branch line train (fare payable locally) to St. Ives, a small coastal town that offers something for everyone: Seaside, specialist shops, harbour and even the Tate Gallery.
Discover at your leisure, where you can wander around the port and harbour or take a stroll up into the bustling town.
ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE: – Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows – A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone – A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks – The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and Four Course Evening Dinner – Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!
Table for Two seats are available at a supplement of £45 per person in Premier Dining and First Class. Passengers will be able to enjoy the comfort of travelling in 1970’s ex-BR MK2 Intercity carriages. This train will be hauled by a pair of West Coast Railways Class 37 diesel locomotives throughout.
FOR LOVERS OF STUNNING SCENERY, THE SINGLE TRACK RAILWAY THAT CLIMBS THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS OF
MID-WALES, THEN HUGS THE CAMBRIAN COAST BY WAY OF TYWYN, BARMOUTH, AND PORTHMADOG TO PWLLHELI IS HARD TO BEAT.
This rail excursion offers a wide variety of joining points, whilst travelling in comfort on a through train to one of the most spectacular railway lines in Britain.
From Shrewsbury the train will set-off for Mid-Wales, over easy ground and along the valley of the River Severn, which is close by through Welshpool to Newtown, soon after which we enter the valley of the Afon Garno, followed almost to the summit and deep rock cutting at Talerddig.
Helter-skelter downhill then to Machynlleth and to Dovey Junction, where we take the north side of the Dyfi Estuary, running on a seawall towards Aberdyfi, then turn north to Tywyn, onto the cliffs at Friog and down to cross the Morfa Mawddach estuary on the half mile viaduct to Barmouth/Abermaw.
On then past the great fortress at Harlech to Minffordd and across the Glaslyn Estuary, with views (weather permitting to Y Wyddfa/Snowdon) before Porthmadog.A final run, much of it close to the shoreline, leads past Criccieth to the end of the line at Pwllheli.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING DESTINATIONS FOR YOU TO CHOOSE FROM:
Option A – BARMOUTH(1300/1750):
A compact resort and start of a circular trip, featuring a river ferry and a walk over the historic half mile long Barmouth Bridge and the Fiarbourne Railway.
Option B – MINFFORDD & PORTMEIRION(1350/1700):
Why not walk a mile along the driveway (each way) and visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion,
made famous by the Prisoner TV series of the 1960s (Pay admission charge on the day).
Market town of the LlŷnPeninsula with an extensive marina. Journeys end of course!
ON BOARD FEATURES INCLUDE: – Reserved seats aligned with the carriage windows – A printed excursion and journey guide for everyone – A travelling licensed buffet with refreshments, including alcoholic and soft drinks – The Premier Dining service includes The Great British Breakfast, Elevenses and four course evening dining – Cheerful, friendly and helpful Pathfinder Stewards!
ESTIMATED TIMINGS
* Please Note: Premier Dining is not available from Shrewsbury.
