England

Golden Age of Steam (Set #1)

Rivers, Rail & Royalty

Norfolk is always a popular destination and with such a wide variety of things to see and do it's easy to see why. There's everything from relaxing peaceful waterways & villages to the glorious gardens and scenery. One of the highlights of this short break is a trip on the Bure Valley Steam Railway which runs along nine miles of former British Railways branch line and links the historic market town of Aylsham with Wroxham in the Heart of the Broads.
Another popular inclusion is Sandringham House. Built in 1870 by the Prince and Princess of Wales, later to become King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Sandringham has been described as 'the most comfortable house in England' and is now the country retreat of HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. It's a friendly and informal place to visit with guides in every room ready to talk to visitors.

The best of Yorkshire

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway provides some 18-Miles of preserved steam railway running through the spectacular scenery of the North Yorkshire Moors. Owned by the Historical Railway Trust they have run the line as a living museum since 1974 and as part of the journey we allow time for a stop in Goathland, known to many as Aidensfield from the popular TV series 'Heartbeat'. Also included is a visit to Castle Howard, one of Britain's finest stately homes, located in the beautiful Howardian Hills, fifteen miles north east of the famous city of York and built in 1699. Today, Castle Howard is both the private home of the Howard family and a major tourist attraction, receiving thousands of visitors each year, all of whom come to enjoy its many delights.

Hampshire & The Mid Hants Railway

A visit to the Wilton Experience with time for lunch, includes Wilton House & Carpet Factory with a guided tour of the carpet-making exhibition and working factory including the shopping village. Also included is a return journey on the 'Watercress Line', a restored steam railway, which travels through the Hampshire countryside and includes some of the steepest gradients in the South of England with a visit to the beautiful Georgian town of Alresford. In Salisbury, discover for yourself how the past merges with the present, with its historic buildings scattered throughout the city.