Shropshire Highlights & Border Towns
Explore the beauty of Shropshire and the towns on the English/Welsh Border onthis lovely five day holiday which also includes two lovely sails & a railway journey
Book NowJoin us on this lovely new holiday exploring the beauty of Shropshire and the towns and villages dotted along the Welsh / English Border. We’ve also included a couple of relaxing boat trips and a wonderful nostalgic steam train journey too.
What's Included
• 4 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast
• 40 Minute Sail in Shrewsbury
• Horsedrawn Canal Boat Trip in Llangollen
• Journey on the Llangollen Railway
• Visits to Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Ludlow & Llandrindod Wells
Day One
We head straight to Shrewsbury: one of England’s finest medieval market towns with over 600 listed buildings including many black & white halftimbered Tudor buildings. Sit back and relax on a 40 minute cruise along the River Severn, before exploring this lovely town which was the birthplace of Charles Darwin. We check in to our hotel late afternoon
EMDay Two
Our first visit this morning is the lovely town of Much Wenlock, a quintessentially English town, off the beaten track and the birthplace of William Penny Brookes, the inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. From here we travel via Bridgnorth & Bewdley as we head to our next stop the lovely border town of Ludlow, a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem. The historic town centre and the 11th century Castle are situated on a cliff above the River Teme and are surrounded by the beautiful countryside of south Shropshire
and the Welsh Marches.
Day Three
Today we cross the border into Wales and explore the picturesque town of Llangollen with the River Dee running through its heart. We experience the peace and tranquillity of an included horse-drawn canal boat trip along the Llangollen Canal, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy Llangollen’s wealth of independent shops and take a stroll along Victoria Promenade, before a nostalgic trip back in time through the Dee Valley on the Llangollen Railway.
B, EMDay Four
A morning visit to the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre, before heading to the lovely Welsh Spa Town of Llandrindod Wells for our lunch stop. More stunning scenery this afternoon as we travel via Newtown and on to Welshpool for an afternoon stop before returning to our hotel.
B, EMDay Five
We make the most of our day today, firstly we pop into Oswestry and its market Day, we then have a wonderful drive over the Horseshoe Pass stopping offto enjoy the views from the Ponderosa Café. We’ll then have an afternoon stop off in Chester before getting back to the North West for 4.30pm
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hotel * * * *
This stunning manor house hotel is set in 15 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds just 4 miles from the centre of Shrewsbury and overlooks a pretty ornamental lake. The 1630 Bar is a great place for a drink whilst relaxing in the leisure club with indoor pool may also take your fancy. The lovely bedrooms offer TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & iron. Lift to most rooms.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR | |
| Ainsdale | Toby Carvey,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale | |
| Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree | |
| Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton | |
| Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham | |
| Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield | |
| Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne | |
| Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DS Market Street, Atherton | |
| Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA | |
| Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington | |
| Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways | |
| Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale | |
| Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead | |
| Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens | |
| Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station | |
| Bolton, Moor Lane, BL14TH | Moor Lane, Albion Pub, BL1 4TH Bolton | |
| Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG | |
| Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough | |
| Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn | |
| Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough | |
| Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury | |
| Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle | |
| Chester | Railway Station, Chester CH1 3NS | |
| Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool | |
| Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley | |
| Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull | |
| Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby | |
| Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth | |
| Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton | |
| Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles | |
| Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port | |
| Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth | |
| Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth | |
| Fingerpost. WA91AG | Coral Betting Shop WA9 1Ag Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost | |
| Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington | |
| Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby | |
| Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham | |
| Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne | |
| Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey | |
| Haydock | David Ogden Holidays WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock | |
| Heswall | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall | |
| Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley | |
| Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB | |
| Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross | |
| Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) | |
| Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde | |
| Irlam/Higher Irlam | Co-op Travel-opp.Nags Head M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam | |
| Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock | |
| Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | |
| Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh | |
| Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland | |
| Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland | |
| Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton | |
| Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) | |
| Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton | |
| Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm | |
| Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull | |
| Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester | |
| Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston | |
| Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows | |
| Norris Green | ASDA, Broadway Norris Green | |
| Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool | |
| Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham | |
| Ormskirk | Bus Station Stand 5 Ormskirk | |
| Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell | |
| Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton | |
| Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 | |
| Prescot, High Street | High Street Bus Stop Opposite Registry Office Prescot | |
| Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston | |
| Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich | |
| Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford | |
| Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill | |
| Rainhill Vic | Victoria Pub L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill | |
| Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn | |
| Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale | |
| Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford | |
| Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington | |
| Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale | |
| Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport | |
| St.Helens | Entrance to Hardshaw Centre, WA10 1EB/1DS Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens | |
| Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) | |
| Stockport | The Pineapple Inn SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport | |
| Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton | |
| Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens | |
| Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley | |
| Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston | |
| Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden | |
| Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey | |
| Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton | |
| Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) | |
| Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree | |
| West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton | |
| West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby | |
| Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA | |
| Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU | |
| Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick | |
| Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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