Steam into Christmas 2027

Steam into Christmas

Dining with Distinction

 

4 Days 29^th November 2027

 

Steam into the festive season through Lancashire’s very own winter wonderland. Wind past Christmas card villages and fairy light festooned stations whilst tucking into a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings! Sit back and relax in a pullman-style dinning carriage to enjoy this distinctive experience. This year we are including the famous Lancashire Bury market for all your Christmas shopping, and a festive countryside canal cruise with a hot drink and mince pie!

 

Tour Itinerary

 

Monday – We depart Wiltshire and travel north towards Lancashire and our hotel in Bolton for a 3-night stay. Tea and coffee on arrival while your cases are taken to your rooms. Comfort stops on route.

 

Tuesday – After a full English breakfast we will be taking you on a festive canal cruise from Barton Grange on the Lancaster canal. We are including hot chocolate, tea or coffee and a delicious mince pie to enhance your experience while we sail through the peaceful countryside. After this hour-long cruise, we continue our day with a visit to the ever-popular Oswaldtwistle mills, a shopping and garden centre, all undercover so if the weather isn’t kind today it won’t matter! An opportunity for lunch and a chance to browse the huge variety of shops in this indoor award-winning shopping village with over 100 retailers all under one roof!

 

Wednesday – Today we are starting the day with a visit to the famous ‘Bury market’. An opportunity to pick up a bargain and do your Christmas shopping! We continue our day with the highlight of the week and our festive Christmas lunch on the East Lancashire railway. We will enjoy a glass of fizz as we settle in the Pullman-style carriages all set for our 3 course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, finishing off with tea, coffee, and mince pies. This two and three quarter hour journey will certainly be a dining experience with distinction!

 

Thursday – After a leisurely breakfast we start our journey home arriving late afternoon in Wiltshire and your waiting taxis.

 

Your Hotel

 

Holiday Inn – Bolton Centre

 

A lovely modern hotel with en-suite bedrooms that include TV, telephone, hairdryer, hospitality trays and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel has a lounge bar, restaurant and lift.

 

 

Price Includes

 

4 Days £589.00

Single Supplement £60 (Limited)

Double for Sole Use