Railway Children Weekend
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.
Book NowTo 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.
At a Glance:
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Journey on ‘The Railway Children Line’
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Afternoon Tea at Bettys
Day 1
Be collected from your home in the morning and travel to Yorkshire arriving late afternoon at Jurys Inn, Bradford.
DDay 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.
B, DDay 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.
B, DDay 4
After breakfast we leave and head for home pausing at Stamford along the way.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Evening Meal Included
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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 |
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| Ardleigh Crown | Ardleigh Crown Public House | |
| Beacon Hill Services | Beacon Hill Services Lorry Park | |
| Bramford, Angel PH | Bramford, Angel Public House | |
| Bury St Edmunds Bus Stn | Bury St Edmunds, Bus Station, Stand 9 | |
| Capel St Mary (North) | Capel St Mary White Horse Public House Setdown Point:Capel St Mary National Exp StopSouth | |
| Chelmsford Services | Chelmsford Springfield Services Lorry Park (Off A12) | |
| Claydon Crown | Claydon Crown Public House Lay By | |
| Colchester North Rail Stn | Colchester North Rail Station | |
| Combs Bus Shelter | Combs Bus Shelter, Ipswich Road (Opp. Esso Garage) | |
| Copdock - Tescos | Copdock Mill, Tesco Superstore Front Exit Bus Stop | |
| Debenham Angel | Debenham Angel Public House | |
| Diss Bus Station | Diss Bus Station | |
| Eye Town Hall | Eye Town Hall | |
| Felixstowe Coach Park | Felixstowe Coach Park, Garrison Lane, Felixstowe, IP11 7SJ | |
| Felixstowe Gt Eastern Sq | Felixstowe Great Eastern Square | |
| Ipswich, West End Rd | Ipswich,West End Road Car Park | |
| Kelvedon - The Tavern | Kelvedon The Tavern, High Street/Station Road | |
| Long Stratton | Long Stratton Police Station | |
| Mendlesham Kings Head | Mendlesham, Kings Head Public House, | |
| Mendlesham, Denters Hill | Mendlesham, Denters Hill | |
| Needham Market - Swan | Needham Market, Swan Public House, | |
| Newmarket Bus Station | Newmarket Bus Station | |
| Norwich - Castle Meadow | Norwich, Castle Meadow,(Outside Galloway Office) | |
| Redenhall/Station Road | Junction of Redenhall Road/Station Road Harleston (Old Duke William PH) IP20 0LB | |
| Scole - Scole Engineering | Outside Scole Engineering Garage, Scole | |
| Sproughton | Sproughton, Wild Man Public House | |
| Stowmarket Railway Stn | Stowmarket Railway Station | |
| Stowupland Dents Corner | Stowupland, Dents Corner, | |
| Tollgate McDonalds | Stanway, Mc Donalds Bus Stop, Tollgate, CO3 8RG | |
| Witham Old Post Office | Witham Old Post Bus Stop - Sorting Office (NOT McColls Store) | |
| Woolpit Church | Woolpit Church |
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