HOLIDAYS BY STEAM

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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM

HOLIDAYS BY STEAM
2016 - 2018
& DAY TRIPS
2016
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THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO CORNWALL 2016
Booking Office 01483 209888
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Having recently been awarded a TripAdvisor® Certificate of
Excellence, we are proud to present this new brochure in
which you will find details of all our Holidays by Steam for
2016/17, day trips for 2016 and some exclusive information
about our first ever Cathedrals Explorer to mainland Europe
in 2018, so you can travel on an unforgettable holiday
whenever it suits you.
Our Holidays by Steam are designed to combine scenic
countryside, fascinating cities, welcoming hotels, great food
and wine, comfortable travel in historic carriages, interesting
locomotives – and above all the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed
and stress free holiday. Along the way there will be optional
group excursions or free time to explore cities, historic castles,
National Trust properties and other attractions at your leisure.
Dining on board
The menu served from our bespoke kitchen is devised by
our Head Chef, who refreshes beloved British dishes with
a modern twist, using seasonal local ingredients whenever
possible. Meals are served at a leisurely pace, allowing for pick
up and drop off stations along the way and any opportunities
to alight the train. We offer a single set menu on all our trips,
but if notified in advance, we can cater to a wide range of
dietary requirements, including vegetarian and coeliac options.
Excursions
Off train excursions are specially selected to add to the
enjoyment of your holiday and allow you to see more of your
chosen destination. On all excursions you will be accompanied
by a Tour Manager.
Pullman Style Dining passengers are seated in1960’s
carriages with table lamps and curtains at the windows with
either the original 60’s Pullman décor or elegant woodpanelling. They provide our most comfortable seats with the
most leg room, and combined with the highest level of service,
the atmosphere evokes memories of a bygone era.
Premier Dining passengers are seated in comfortable
vintage carriages on tables for two or four passengers.
In First Class, passengers are seated in vintage carriages,
almost always in compartments for up to six people.
Champagne and orange juice is served shortly after boarding,
along with teas and coffees throughout the day, accompanied
by a small selection of cakes or biscuits.
In Premium Standard Class, passengers are seated
in an open carriage at tables of four laid with crisp, white
tablecloths, and are served complimentary tea or coffee at
their seats. Passengers are welcome to bring their own food
or drink on-board, or can order food and drink from the
on-board selection.
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Hotels
We recognise that the hotels and surrounding locations on our
tours are vitally important to making your holiday memorable.
We carefully select interesting hotels in convenient and
picturesque settings, allocated dependent on the class of travel.
Breakfast will be taken in the hotel and dinner may be included
at your hotel. See individual trips for details.
Day Trips
On all Cathedrals Express day trips we aim to give passengers
a minimum of 3 hours in the destination of their choice.
On day trips, passengers in Pullman style or Premier Dining
typically receive a full breakfast or brunch on the outward and
a four or five course dinner on the return journey.
Remember, it is an adventure!
A trip on The Cathedrals Express is always an adventure and
like any train, vintage or modern, we are dependent on third
parties such as Network Rail, our Train Operating Company,
locomotive owners and of course the good old British
weather! Our full Terms and Conditions (p.31) outline how
we deal with any given situation– we take pride in always
ensuring that whatever the day has in store we will make it
fun, give passengers an enjoyable day out and ensure the onboard service is unbeatable.
Duke of Gloucester © Mark Walker
CONTENTS
DAY TRIPS 2016 Page 4 - 7
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO CORNWALL - SEPTEMBER 2016 Page 8 - 11
THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS TO EDINBURGH - SPRING 2017 Page 12 - 13
THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER - JUNE 2017Page 14 - 17
THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER - JUNE 2017
Page 18 - 19
Page 20 - 23
THE DEVON BELLE - JULY 2017 THE MOORS & DALES EXPRESS - SEPTEMBER 2017
Page 24 - 27
HARZ MOUNTAIN EXPLORER - SPRING 2018 Page 28 - 29
CHRISTMAS DAY TRIPS - 2016 Page 30
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Page 31
We hope you find something of interest in this brochure. If you would like further information on any of these tours
please call our Booking Office on 01483 209888. We will be happy to discuss options with you.
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JOURNEYS WITH THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS SUNNY SOUTH SPECIALS
TUESDAY 19 JULY
LONDON TO BOURNEMOUTH,
CORFE CASTLE & SWANAGE
LONDON TO
BOURNEMOUTH & WEYMOUTH
Calling at Woking, Farnborough, Basingstoke,
SouthamptonF & BournemouthF
Calling at Woking, Winchfield, Basingstoke,
SouthamptonF, BrockenhurstF & BournemouthF
Corfe Castle/Swanage
£249
£209
£159
£109
FARESBrockenhurst/BournemouthWeymouth
Pullman Style Dining
£239
£249
Premier Dining
£189
£209
First Class
£139
£159
Premium Standard
£89
£109
THURDAY 28 JULY
LONDON VICTORIA TO CANTERBURY,
WHITSTABLE, FAVERSHAM & MARGATE Calling at Bromley South, Borough Green & Wrotham
& CanterburyF
FARES Canterbury
Pullman Style Dining £225
Premier Dining
£189
First Class
£139
Premium Standard
£89
Whitstable/Fav/ Mar
£239
£199
£149
£99
Calling at Slough, Twyford, Reading, Didcot, Swindon,
GloucesterF & LydneyF
FARES
GloucesterLydneyCardiff
£239
£249
Premier Dining
£189
£199
£209
First Class
£139
£149
£149
Premium Standard
£89
£99
£109
WHITSTABLE
OYSTER FESTIVAL
Alight at Whitstable for the Oyster Festival.
These trips are expected to depart from London Victoria and return to London Wareloo.
LONDON PADDINGTON TO
GLOUCESTER, LYDNEY & CARDIFF
Alight at Lydney to visit the Dean Forest Railway or Tintern Abbey.
FRIDAY 15 JULY
SATURDAY 9 JULY
SUNDAY 14 AUGUST
TUESDAY 23 AUGUST
LONDON VICTORIA
TO BATH & BRISTOL
SOUTHEND TO
OXFORD & WORCESTER
LONDON KINGS CROSS
TO YORK
LONDON VICTORIA TO
THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
Calling at Hounslow, Staines, Bracknell & Reading
Calling at Hockley, Wickford, Shenfield,
Stratford (London) & OxfordF
Calling at Potters Bar, Stevenage, St Neots, GranthamF
& RetfordF
Calling at Hounslow, Virginia Water, Ascot, Reading,
& Newbury Racecouse & Castle CaryF
FARES
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
Bath & Bristol
£249
£209
£159
£109
FARES Oxford
Premier Dining
£199
First Class
£149
Premium Standard
£99
Worcester
£249
£209
£159
£109
From Oxford
£189
£159
£109
£69
FARES
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
York
£249
£209
£159
£109
DAY TRIPS 2016
DAY TRIPS 2016
SUNDAY 24 JULY
TUESDAY 28 JUNE
FARES
Bournemouth
£239
Premier Dining
£189
First Class
£139
Premium Standard
£89
DAY TRIPS 2016
FARESMinehead
£249
Premier Dining
£209
First Class
£159
Premium Standard
£109
Alight at Castle Cary for a coach transfer to Wells.
F Reduced fares are sometimes available for passengers boarding along the route. Please call the Booking Office or refer to our website for further details.
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www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk
F Reduced fares are sometimes available for passengers boarding along the route. Please call the Booking Office or refer to our website for further details.
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JOURNEYS WITH THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS SUNDAY 28 AUGUST
SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER
LONDON KINGS CROSS
TO MATLOCK & ROWSLEY
LONDON EUSTON TO CARLISLE
VIA THE CUMBRIAN COAST
Calling at Milton Keynes, Rugby, Lichfield, Trent Valley & Crewe
Calling at Stevenage, Huntingdon & Peterborough
FARES Pullman Style Dining
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
Matlock
£249
£209
£159
£109
Carlisle
£255
£215
£165
£115
This trip will be diesel or electric hauled between London and Carnforth in both directions.
WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO KINGSWEAR
HORSHAM TO GLOUCESTER
Calling at Slough, Reading, Hungerford, TauntonF & Exeter St DavidsF
Calling at Horsham, Dorking, Leatherhead, Epsom, Cheam &
West Brompton
This trip will be steam hauled between London and Kingswear on the outward journey
and between Kingswear and Exeter on the return.
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
Gloucester
£249
£209
£159
£109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Horsham and West London in both directions.
WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER
TONBRIDGE TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
NORTH KENT TO OXFORD & WORCESTER
Calling at Penshurst, Edenbridge, Redhill, Purley,
West Brompton & OxfordF
Calling at Rainham, Rochester, Meopham, Bromley South,
West Brompton & OxfordF
FARES to Pullman Style Dining
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
Oxford
£239
£199
£149
£99
Worcester
£249
£209
£159
£109
This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Tonbridge on the return journey.
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
OxfordWorcester
£239
£249
£199
£209
£149
£159
£99
£109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Kent and West London in both directions.
SATURDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER
PADDINGTON TO LUDLOW &
SHREWSBURY
LEWES TO BATH & BRISTOL
Calling at Slough, Reading, Goring & Streatley, Swindon, Bath SpaF & BristolF
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
HerefordShrewsbury
£239
£255
£199
£215
£149
£165
£99
£115
This trip will be diesel hauled between London and Bristol in both directions.
BANBURY TO EXETER,
PAIGNTON & KINGSWEAR
Calling at Radley, Swindon, Chippenham, Melksham & TauntonF
FARESExeter
£239
Premier Dining
£199
First Class
£149
Premium Standard
£99
Paington/Kingswear
£249
£209
£149
£109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Banbury & the West Country in both directions.
F Reduced fares are sometimes available for passengers boarding along the route. Please call the Booking Office or refer to our website for further details
DAY TRIPS 2016
DAY TRIPS 2016
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
FARESExeterKingswear
£239
£255
Premier Dining
£199
£215
First Class
£149
£165
Premium Standard
£99
£115
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DAY TRIPS 2016
Calling at Haywards Heath, Redhill & East Croydon
FARES to Pullman Style Dining
Premier Dining
First Class
Premium Standard
Bath & Bristol
£249
£209
£159
£109
This trip will be diesel hauled between Lewes and West London in both directions.
SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER
LONDON TO
SALISBURY & SHERBORNE
Calling at Woking, Basingstoke, Andover & Salisbury
FARES
Salisbury Sherborne Salisbury to Sherborne
Pullman Style Dining£239
£249
£239
Premier Dining
£189
£209
£189
First Class
£139
£159
£139
Premium Standard £89
£109
£89
11 NOVEMBER
LONDON TO CAMBRIDGE,
ELY & NORWICH
Calling at London Kings Cross, Broxbourne, Whittlesford
& CambridgeF
FARES
Cambridge/Ely
Whittlesford/Norwich
Pullman Style Dining£239 £249
Premier Dining
£189
£209
First Class
£139
£159
Premium Standard
£89
£109
Alight at Whittlesford for Duxford Museum
F Reduced fares are sometimes available for passengers boarding along the route. Please call the Booking Office or refer to our website for further details
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THE CATHEDRALS EXPRESS
TO CORNWALL
Saturday 17 - Tuesday 20 September 2016
For our late Summer Holiday by Steam we return to Cornwall and the lovely coastal towns
of Newquay and Padstow. A scenic route, wonderful locomotives, beautiful hotels and
stunning seaside views will make this the perfect way to soak up the last rays of summer.
Day 1 Saturday 17 September
London Victoria to Cornwall by steam
We head out from London behind our rostered steam
locomotive, picking up passengers along the way at Reading
and Westbury.
We travel through the rolling downs of Berkshire and Wiltshire
past the White Horses in the Vale of Pewsey and on to the
Somerset Levels to Taunton. Soon, we are in Devon and racing
along the sea wall at Dawlish, so wonderfully rebuilt after the
2014 storms. After climbing up the edge of Dartmoor we
descend past Plymouth and cross Brunel’s famous Royal Albert
Bridge over the River Tamar and cross into Cornwall.
Our train will take us to Newquay via Par for coaches
to Steam Dreams hotels in Newquay and Padstow.
Days 2 and 3 Sunday 18 & Monday 19 September
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The train will be at rest, but these next two days will give you
a chance to enjoy the best that Cornwall has to offer.
Newquay is known as one of the nation’s favourite seaside
towns, and exudes the laid back atmosphere you would expect
from a town perched on Cornwall’s Atlantic cliffs and bordered
by 7 miles of glorious golden sandy beaches.
Other excursions are likely to include a day trip to Tintagel
Castle, set high on the rugged North Cornwall coast, the
Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Bodmin &
Wenford Railway.
Day 4 Tuesday 20 September
Homeward bound with steam from Penzance
We depart Penzance just after breakfast behind steam with
wonderful views as the sun rises over St Michael’s Mount as
we head back to the Great Western Main Line at Par. We
then retrace our footsteps across the South-West peninsula
to Exeter and onwards to Reading and Victoria for an early
evening arrival in the capital.
Royal Albert Bridge ©Paul Gerrard
A couple of days at leisure in Cornwall
You can choose to explore this area independently, or join
one of our specially chosen optional excursions. These
excursions will include a day trip to the Scilly Isles, described as
outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt. Alternatively,
head to Padstow, a friendly town where you’ll find a pretty
harbour and a great mixture of houses, quays, boat slips, cafés
and craft shops. Enjoy lunch at Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant
or take the ferry across the river to Rock for some of the
loveliest sandy beaches in Cornwall.
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Rostered Locomotives
Hotels
This trip to Cornwall is planned to be hauled by Merchant
Navy British India Line, which is currently being restored.
You can choose to book your hotels in Cornwall independently or with Steam Dreams. If you book with Steam
Dreams, you will be escorted to and from your hotels and the railway station, as well as any excursions.
The accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis. Steam Dreams Hotels will include:
It may be accompanied or replaced by a locomotive from our
pool, including Princess Elizabeth, Mayflower or Braunton.
Headland Hotel & Spa,
Newquay
The Headland is Cornwall’s
iconic hotel. Behind the
dramatic red brick facade
of the 4-star hotel the
Victorian grandeur continues,
welcoming guests into a
relaxed home from home,
complete with roaring fires,
comfy sofas, an excellent
dining experience and
panoramic views.
Great Western Hotel, Newquay
Eden Project, St. Austel
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Located directly above Great Western
Beach, many of the rooms face the
sea or the harbour providing stunning
views to make every morning the
perfect start to the day.
The public bar and restaurant has
some of Newquay’s best sea views and
the large garden terrace provides al
fresco eating and drinking overlooking
the sea.
Padstow – Rooms at Rick Stein’s St Petrocs Hotel are now fully booked. Please call the Booking Office if you are interested in
staying in Padstow.
Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway
Dawlish
Fares with hotel
Fares without hotel
Class of travel
Based on two sharing
Single supplement
Table for 2 supplement
£999
£265
£150
£699
Premier Dining
£849
£230
£100
£575
First Class
£749
£200
-
£499
Premium Standard
£499
£160
-
£299
50% non-refundable deposit to be paid at time of booking. Balance to be paid by 31 May 2016
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Royal Border Bridge © David Rodgers
Day 1
London to York and Edinburgh
We leave London’s Kings Cross in the morning hauled by a
vintage diesel for a quick run up the East Coast Main Line
to York.
May 2017
Following the popularity of our 2016 trip to Edinburgh with Flying Scotsman, we are
planning to use the famous engine to journey from London to Edinburgh once again
and enjoy 3 nights and 2 full days in the Scottish capital.
We set off by steam on the scenic route past the distant
Yorkshire Moors, steam high over the city of Durham and its
beautiful Cathedral and on to views of the Angel of the North
before crossing high above the River Tyne in Newcastle. If
anything, further North the scenery is even better as we enjoy
views of the sea and pretty Northumbrian towns and villages
as we approach and cross the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick.
The run down into Edinburgh winds along the Scottish cliffs
before the journey finishes with views of the distant Firth
of Forth before emerging into the heart of the capital in
Edinburgh Waverley station, close to the hotels where you can
opt to stay with Steam Dreams.
Days 2 & 3 A
day at leisure in Edinburgh & optional
steam trips
Passengers are free to make their own plans for the day in
Edinburgh. With streets steeped in history, superb shopping
and a thriving cultural scene, the city offers something for
everyone. Optional excursions may include a trip to see the
Falkirk Wheel, the Kelpies or some of the region’s distilleries,
or a steam trip over the Forth Rail Bridge.
Day 4
Homeward bound
FLYING SCOTSMAN TO EDINBURGH 2017
FLYING SCOTSMAN TO EDINBURGH 2017
TO EDINBURGH 2017
On the return journey, we plan to take the West Coast Main
Line route, with a stop at Carlisle before continuing through
Cumbria for a steam-hauled journey over the famous Settle
& Carlisle Railway. From North Yorkshire, we will be whisked
back to London by modern traction.
If you would like further details or wish to be placed
on our interest list for this tour, please call the Booking
Office on 01483 209888. No commitment is necessary
and no deposit will be taken at this stage.
Edinburgh
Flying Scotsman
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Class of travel
Guide prices
with hotel
£1,249
Guide prices
without hotel
Premier Dining
£929
£629
First Class
£799
£499
Premium Standard
£599
£349
£749
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THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 22 June 2017
An opportunity to join Steam Dreams on its third adventure around the beautiful green isle,
The Emerald Isle Explorer will be visiting both old favourites and exciting new parts of Ireland.
2 nights in Dublin • 2 nights in Killarney • 2 nights in Westport
• 1 night in Belfast & 1 night in Dublin (or 2 nights in Dublin)
Timed to coincide with mid-summer, this trip is the ultimate in beautiful scenery,
exceptional hotels, relaxing days and great company.
Starting with 2 nights in Dublin, passengers will have
the opportunity to see plenty of the city’s sights as well
as an optional return trip by steam along the scenic
coastal line from Dublin to Wexford and Rosslare.
We head off then to Killarney, probably Ireland’s
most famous tourist destination adjacent to the world
famous Ring of Kerry and set among beautiful lakes and
mountains. The hotels here are of exceptional quality
and it is by popular demand that we have decided to
make this return.
We then head across the country for our first visit to
the North West Irish town of Westport, set on the
Atlantic Coast and surrounded by stunning scenery –
not least the 13th Century Ashford Castle, named ‘the
best hotel in the world’, where Pullman Style Dining
passengers will be staying at the Lodge.
The tour finishes with a trip to Belfast and an
opportunity to visit the North Coast of Antrim or the
Giants Causeway. Passengers who would like to see
more of the Irish Republic have the option of a further
night in Dublin instead.
We will be working with our good friends and colleagues
at the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland whose
hospitality seems to know no bounds! Their carriages
are a delight to travel in and every year there seems to
be another steam locomotive to use and we are hoping
on this trip we might have as many as four locomotives
at different times.
EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER 2017
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Day 1 Wednesday 14 June
London to Dublin
Day 6 Monday 19 June
Westport
Passengers have the choice of either travelling by service train
to Holyhead and sailing to Dublin, or flying to Dublin direct.
Hotels in Dublin may include The Merrion and Jurys Inn.
Day at leisure in the West of Ireland, with the option of
travelling by steam on an evening trip to Ballina, or travelling
by road coach around the breath-taking Connemara Loop.
Day 2 Thursday 15 June
Dublin
Day 7 Tuesday 20 June
Westport to Belfast via Dublin
Passengers can join an optional day trip by steam along the
coast to Wexford or Rosslare, or enjoy excursions in Dublin
such as a visit to the Guinness Storehouse.
Day 3 Friday 16 June
Dublin to Killarney
Travel by steam from Dublin to Killarney. Hotels in Killarney
are likely to include the Aghadoe Heights, The Lake Hotel and
the Malton.
Dublin or Belfast
Day 5 Sunday 18 June
Killarney to Westport via Portarlington
Journey Home
We set off from Killarney to Portarlington, where we
continue our journey across country to Westport. Hotels
in West Ireland are likely to include The Lodge at Ashford
Castle. Pullman Style Dining passengers wishing to stay in the
main building at Ashford Castle can
do so at a supplement.
Passengers not wishing to fly will be taken by ferry and train
back to London. Flights will be available to a limited number
of airports in the South East.
Connemara Lake
Portrush
Main Route
Coleraine
Londonderry
Optional Tours
Antrim
Bangor
Belfast
Lisburn
Sligo
Ballina
Dublin
Enniskillen
Newry
Dundalk
Castlebar
Westport
Portadown
Day at leisure in Ireland’s lake district, with the option of a steam
trip to Tralee or a coach tour around the Ring of Kerry.
Morning at leisure in Belfast, with the option of visiting the
Titanic exhibition or the Giant’s Causeway before returning
by steam to Dublin. Passengers who have opted to spend
the night in Dublin will have a choice of optional excursions
including a visit to the famous Trinity College.
Day 4 Saturday 17 June
Killarney
We set off by steam from Westport to Dublin, where there will
be a short break before we continue northwards by steam to
Belfast. Passengers have the choice of spending two nights in
Dublin or one night in Belfast and one night in Dublin.There is a
supplement for the Belfast option due to the extra steam mileage.
Hotels in Belfast are likely to include The Merchant House.
Claremorris
Ashford Castle
Athlone
Galway
Dublin
Portarlington
Newbridge
Athy
Templemore
Ennis
Limerick
Wicklow
Kilkenny
Limerick Junction
Tralee
Charleville
Mallow
Farranfore
Waterford
Wexford
Rosslare Europort
Killarney
Cork
Giant’s Causeway
City Hall, Belfast
What’s included?
• 8 night’s hotel accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
• Pullman Style and Premier Dining passengers will receive dinner every day either in the hotel or on the train.
• Coach transfers between the train and your hotels
• Luggage courier service throughout, transporting all luggage directly to and from your hotel rooms.
•A team of helpful staff on board the train and at your hotel to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable journey with us.
• Flying to and from Ireland can be organised at cost.
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Class of travel
Fares
Table
for 2
Party of 4 special offer price
(double/twin rooms only)
Single
Supplement
Dublin Rosslare
Westport Ballina
Belfast
Option
£2,995
£1,000
£9,999
£1,000
£199
£199
£199
Premier Dining
£2,395
-
£7,999
£750
£149
£149
£149
£75
£75
Non Dining
£1,795 £6,499
£300
£75
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 17 February 2017
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THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 22 June 2017
A rare opportunity to discover some of the gems in the Islands surrounding
the British Isles on this unique two holidays in one tour.
Starting with 3 nights in Douglas, Isle of Man, passengers will have the opportunity to experience the
diverse culture and fascinating heritage of this sea-bound kingdom. Indulge your love for trains at one
of the islands heritage railways or electric networks, get an excellent view of England, Ireland, Wales
and Scotland all at once from the Summit of Snaefell, or go seal and shark spotting at Peel Castle.
The tour finishes with a trip to Belfast and an opportunity to visit the North Coast of Antrim
or the Giant’s Causeway. Passengers who would like to see more of the Irish Republic have the
option of a further night in Dublin instead.
3 nights in Douglas, Isle of Man • 1 night in Dublin • 2 nights in Westport
• 1 night in Belfast and 1 night in Dublin (or 2 nights in Dublin)
Day 6 Monday 19 June
Passengers have the choice of either flying to Douglas from
a limited choice of airports in the South East, or joining a
modern train service to Liverpool for the short three hours
ferry crossing. Hotels in Douglas are likely to include
The Sefton and The Palace Hotel.
Douglas
Enjoy a day out on the Isle of Man Steam Railway, the longest
narrow gauge steam line in Britain that still uses its original
locomotives and carriages. Passengers will also get a chance
to visit Castle Rushen in the ancient capital, Castletown.
Westport
Day at leisure in the West of Ireland, with the option of
travelling by steam on a day trip to Ballina, or travelling by
road coach around the breath-taking Connemara Loop.
Day 7 Tuesday 20 June
Westport to Belfast via Dublin
We set off by steam from Westport to Dublin, where there
will be a short break before we continue northwards by
steam to Belfast. Passengers have the choice of spending
two nights in Dublin or one night in Belfast and one night in
Dublin. There is a supplement for the Belfast option due to
the extra steam mileage.
Day 3 Friday 16 June
Douglas
Dublin or Belfast
There will be optional trips on The Manx Electric Railway,
to the Great Laxey Water Wheel and the Snaefell Mountain
Railway.
Day 4 Saturday 17 June
Douglas to Dublin
Morning at leisure in Belfast, with the option of visiting the
Titanic exhibition or the Giant’s Causeway before returning
by steam to Dublin. Passengers who have opted to spend
the night in Dublin will have a choice of optional excursions
including a visit to the famous Guinness Storehouse.
Travel by air from Douglas to Dublin.
Journey Home
Day 5 Sunday 18 June
Dublin to Westport
Passengers will join the Emerald Isle Explorer for a steam
journey across country to Westport.
Passengers not wishing to fly will be taken by ferry and train
back to Euston. Flights will be available to a limited number
of airports in the South East.
461 near Dublin
THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER 2017
THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER 2017
We then fly to Ireland’s capital, Dublin for an afternoon to see plenty of the city’s sights and to spend
the night. We then head across Ireland by steam for a visit to the North West town of Westport,
set on the Atlantic Coast and surrounded by stunning scenery – not least the 13th Century Ashford
Castle, named ‘the best hotel in the world’, where Pullman Style Dining passengers will be staying.
London to the Isle of Man
Isle of Man Steam Railway © Ian Cawthorne
If you would like further details or wish to be placed on our interest list for this tour,
please call the Booking Office on 01483 209888.
No commitment is necessary and no deposit will be taken at this stage.
Guide Prices
Class of travel
Fares
Party of 4 special offer price
(double/twin rooms only)
Single
Supplement
Westport Ballina
Belfast
Option
£2,995
£9,999
£1,000
Premier Dining
£199
£199
£2,395
£7,999
£750
£149
£149
£75
£75
Non Dining
£1,795
£6499
£300
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 17 February 2017
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Castletown, Isle of Man
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THE DEVON BELLE
Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 July 2017
50th Anniversary of the end of Southern Steam
An opportunity to enjoy a 3 night mid-summer break in the beautiful South
Devon resorts of Dartmouth and Torbay, the Devon Belle also celebrates
50 years since the end of British Rail steam in the South of England.
Day 1 Thursday 6 July
London to Kingswear via Salisbury & Exeter
From London we take the route of the original Devon
Belle on the old London and South Western Main Line
through the suburbs, past Woking and Basingstoke and into
the beautiful rolling countryside of Southern England for a
short stop in Salisbury. As we head further west into Hardy
Country the scenery becomes even more tranquil and
redolent of a different age. We race past lovely old towns
such as Sherborne and Crewkerne before climbing up the
famous Honiton bank, hopefully hauled by a Merchant Navy
class locomotive, such as 35018 British India Line, before
descending down onto the Cathedral City of Exeter.
Exeter sees a change of steam locomotive before we head
along one of the world’s most scenic stretches of coastal
railway – Brunel’s South Devon Railway – which takes
us along the River Exe to Dawlish Warren, runs beneath
the sea cliffs to Teignmouth, and then follows the River
Teign inland. We climb above the resorts of Torquay and
Paignton that make up the Torbay seaside before joining the
Dartmouth steam railway line and climbing once again high
up onto the top of the cliffs and then descending into the
Dart Valley at Kingswear.
Day 2 Friday 7 July
Day at Leisure in the English Riviera
The train will be at rest, and you have a chance to explore
Devon and discover some of the area’s best attractions.
You can choose to explore the area independently, or join
one of our optional excursions.
Optional Excursions are likely to include visits to
Greenway House, ‘the loveliest place in the world’,
Torre Abbey House, the South Devon Railway, a guided
walk of Dartmoor or boat trips from Torbay.
THE DEVON BELLE 2017
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Hotels
Day 3 Saturday 8 July
Optional Steam Trip to Penzance
You can choose to book your hotels in The English Riviera
independently or to book them with Steam Dreams. If you
book your hotels with Steam Dreams, you will be escorted
to and from your hotels and the railway station, as well as any
excursions, and the accommodation is booked on a bed and
breakfast basis.
Your hotel accommodation is allocated by class of travel.
The hotels listed below are intended to give an idea of the
type of accommodation which would be booked for you.
The Cathedrals Express will likely be in the hands of 8F 48151
for most of the day first of all from Kingswear to Newton Abbot,
and then from there all the way up over the edge of Dartmoor
across Brunel’s famous Tamar Bridge into Cornwall and along
the beautiful Great Western route to Penzance. Passengers will
have the option to visit many of the lovely tourist attractions of
Cornwall such as St. Michael’s Mount and the pretty harbour side.
On the way back, we head diesel hauled to St Blazey before our
steam locomotive takes over again for the run home.
Steam aficionados will recognise the significance of the date
as our return of the Devon Belle to the South East will be
also marking 50 years to the day since the last steam ran from
Weymouth to Waterloo, on 9 July 1967, and our trip will
conclude by repeating this momentous day.
Setting out from Kingswear, we follow our footsteps as far as
Exeter then carry on up the Great Western Main Line to Castle
Cary. Here it is hoped that the 8F will join us to take the train
through the heart of Somerset and Dorset to the seaside town
of Weymouth, for a short break by the seaside.
Finally, as the afternoon draws to a close, we hope to be rejoined by a Merchant Navy class locomotive, while the 8F
remains on the back to assist with the climb to the county town
of Dorchester, replicating the last main line steam train into
London with sister locomotive Merchant Navy Class 35030 Elder
Dempster Lines.
Dart Marina Hotel & Spa, Dartmouth
Greenway House
Pullman Style Dining passengers will have the choice to
stay in one of the 20 rooms in this luxury hotel
overlooking the waterfront. It is a 2-minute walk from the
Kingswear ferry terminal and a 9-minute walk from the
main street.
Chic, polished rooms have river views, some with balconies
and there’s an upscale restaurant on-site, as well as a spa
with indoor exercise pool, steam room and fitness room.
Day 4 Sunday 9 July
Kingswear to London via Weymouth
Royal Dartmouth Hotel, Dartmouth
Kingswear
This award winning 17th century hotel is at the very heart
of Dartmouth. Located in the very centre of town, an iconic
and unmissable building, The Royal Castle Hotel is perfectly
placed to enjoy everything that South Devon has to offer.
The Imperial Park Hotel,Torquay
Premier Inn Paignton Seafront, Paignton
Located right on the beach, the Premier Inn Hotel Paignton
Seafront is a great base for weekend away. After a day of
adventure, relax in the restaurant, spacious rooms and
comfortable beds.
This magnificent 19th Century Victorian four-star hotel
commands a clifftop position, overlooking the bay and the
beautiful Devon coast.
Built in the town’s Victorian heyday, The Imperial Hotel,
Torquay, is a reminder of why this part of Devon became
known as the English Riviera. The hotel offers wonderful
sea views, plus a host of leisure facilities, making it the
perfect setting for a traditional seaside holiday with all the
contemporary comforts.
Fares with hotels
Class of travel
Fares without hotels
per person
Single Supplement
Optional trip to Penzance
£749
£1249
£295
£249
Premier Dining
£629
£929
£170
£209
First Class
£499
£799
£170
£159
Premium Standard
£349
£599
£125
£109
25% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking. Final balance due 6 April 2017
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THE MOORS AND DALES EXPRESS
Friday 15 – Monday 18 September 2017
Journey by steam to the North of England, where you will be taken on some
of the UK’s finest heritage railways, and will spend 3 nights exploring
Yorkshire’s stunning countryside and vibrant historic cities.
We plan to take the unusual route from London Victoria on to the Midland
main line across the famous Harringworth Viaduct in Rutland and then on
to a short break in York in the early afternoon.
From York we set out on a journey that will give us a succession of views
of the Dales and Moors of Northern England. Continuing on the East Coast
Main Line to Darlington, where our train will divide.
THE MOORS & DALES EXPRESS
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Day 1 Friday 15 September
London to Redmire
Your section of the train will head off with a diesel
locomotive to the 20-mile Wensleydale Railway, where
steam joins once again to take you to the end of the line
at Redmire, the edge of the Dales National Park.
Day at leisure in the Dales
Excursions in North Yorkshire will include trips to the
waterfalls and houses of the Dales.
Day 3 Sunday 17 September
Optional Daytrip on Weardale Railway
Today we take a nostalgic journey on the Weardale
Railway along the line to Stanhope.
Day 4 Monday 18 September
The Yorkshire Dales to London
After breakfast, we head south towards Lincoln by steam.
At Lincoln, there will be a short break before our train
whisks us back to London Victoria by early evening.
You have the option of either spending 3 nights in the Yorkshire Dales,
or in Whitby near the Yorkshire Moors.
Dales Option
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Whitby - Yorkshire Moors Option
Day 1 Friday 15 September
London to Whitby
Your section of the train will climb up to the unique little
station on the edge of the Moors at Battersby where it
is hoped you will be hauled by one of the locomotives
from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. You then carry
on to the beautiful coastal town of Whitby. Whitby is
one of those historic British seaside resorts that has lost
none of its glamour, and is a treasure trove of beautiful
buildings and lovely places to stay.
Hotels
Hotels in Whitby
Choose to book your hotels independently or with Steam
Dreams. If you book your hotel with Steam Dreams, you will
be escorted to and from your hotel and the railway station, as
well as any excursions.
Your hotel accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast
basis and allocated by class of travel. The hotels listed below
are intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation
which would be booked for you.
Raithwaite Hall, Whitby
Today we take a nostalgic journey on the North
Yorkshire Moors Railway along the line to Pickering.
We board our heritage steam-hauled train in Whitby and
make the wonderful journey through the stunning North
York Moors National Park. Our route takes us through
Goathland, a charming place perhaps best known as
‘Aidensfield’ in TV’s Heartbeat. We pass over undulating
moorland and through the winding Esk Valley on this
beautiful heritage line.
Swinton Park Hotel, Masham
A luxury castle hotel with fine dining, cookery school, spa
and extensive grounds. Owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family
since the 1880s and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton,
guests enjoy an authentic stately home experience. Rooms
are furnished with antiques and family portraits, with the
warmth and grandeur of a traditional English house.
Day 3 Sunday 17 September
Day at leisure in North Yorkshire
The Coniston Hotel Country Estate, Skipton
Today we take a day to explore North Yorkshire.
This elegant countryside estate spread across 1,400 acres is
7 miles from Skipton Castle and 13 miles from Bolton Abbey.
The estate comprises the magnificent Coniston Hall, The
Coniston Hotel, Coniston Shooting Ground, Falconry Centre
and much more.
Day 4 Monday 18 September
Scarborough to London
After breakfast, we head south towards Lincoln by steam.
At Lincoln, there will be a short break before our train
whisks us back to London Victoria by early evening.
Pullman Style Dining passengers will have the choice
to stay in one of the 28 woodland- facing rooms in The
Keep, a private building in the beautiful gardens of this
plush country house hotel. It is just 2.3 miles from Whitby
Museum and 4 miles from Whitby Abbey.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Bay Royal Hotel, Whitby
The Royal Hotel is an elegant building, set in an ideal cliff-top
position with exceptional views of the sea.
Bagdale Hall, Whitby
Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Skipton
Located on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate,
covering over 30,000 acres of stunning beauty set within
the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Every last detail has been
designed to ensure your stay with them exceeds every
expectation.
Bagdale Hall is situated in the heart of Whitby. This
atmospheric Tudor Manor House, which was built in 1516,
offers guests the opportunity to relax in a historic house
with a long and fascinating history whilst enjoying a high
level of service and comfort.
Fares with hotels - Whitby
Whitby
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Fares with hotels - Dales
£749
per person
£1249
Single Supplement
£225
per person
£1249
Table for 2
Single Supplement Supplement
£350
£125
Premier Dining
£629
£929
£160
£929
£200
£100
Non Dining
£499
£799
£160
£799
£200
-
Premium Standard
£349
£599
£50
£599
£125
-
Class of travel
Fares without hotels
Optional trip
10% non-refundable deposit to be taken at time of booking with a further 15% of the total amount to be paid by 15 Sept 2016. Final balance due 15 June 2017
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HARZ MOUNTAIN EXPLORER
April 2018
Steam Dreams is planning to run its first nine day trip across Western Europe with a 3 night
stay in the Harz Mountains in April 2018, when spring is at its height but the mountain tops
are still cloaked in snow. For many the highlight will be a steam hauled trip to the summit
of Mount Brocken for a private dinner in the fabulous mountain top restaurant.
However, this trip is about much more than just the Harz Mountains and their famous
steam railway network, and will include stays in some of Germany’s most historic cities Cologne and Dresden. Our trip finishes in the lovely Czech capital of Prague reached with
a steam hauled journey along the banks of the River Elbe.
Day 6 Day at leisure at Dresden
Day 2 C
ologne to The Harz Mountains
Mid-morning we will set out from Cologne and while plans
are at an early stage it is hoped that most of the tour will
be steam hauled on the German national network. We head
across Germany to the Harz Mountains and passengers will
be taken by coach to some of the loveliest hotels in the
National Park for the next 3 nights.
Days 3 and 4 Exploring the Harz Mountains
During these 2 days there will be plenty of time for
passengers to explore this picturesque part of old East
Germany. Locked away behind the Iron Curtain until 1989,
the Harz Mountains turned out to be a treasure trove, and
particularly so for those who love steam. There is a network
of over 140 kilometres of narrow gauge steam railway that
winds through the rich green forests, and rugged rocky
outcrops.
However, if you’d rather explore the many cultural interests
of the region, the national park has plenty to offer. Among the
many places to visit is the fascinating and unspoilt medieval
German town of Quedlinburg. With over 1,300 pre- 16thcentury buildings, it gives off a fairytale atmosphere so
associated with this region.
Day 4 Brocken Mountain
Day 4 culminates with the Brocken Mountain Dinner Express
where all passengers will be invited to join us for dinner on
the highest point for many hundreds of miles around at the
top of the Brocken Mountain.
Harz Mountain Express © Gerry Balding
Day 5 Wernigerode to Dresden
We head east, steam hauled, to the fascinating city of Dresden
in pretty Saxony. It is probably a name that conjures some
grainy images of British bombers in World War Two, but the
modern Dresden is a an inspiring place of rebirth, hope and
reconciliation.
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence
for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries
furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendour. The
city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque
and rococo city centre. Restoration work has helped to
reconstruct much of the historic inner city, including the
Katholische Hofkirche, the Semper Oper and the Dresdner
Frauenkirche, with its distinctive grand dome.
Passengers will have the opportunity to make the most of
the sights of Dresden which will provide some of the most
amazing memories of their time in Germany, including plans
to visit Dresden’s ‘Commuter Railways’ that are still steam
hauled.
Day 7 Dresden to Prague by steam
Today we make our last journey by steam of the holiday, along
the banks of the River Elbe from Dresden to Prague, past
the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the Saxon Switzerland
National Park. Dining passengers will be treated to a leisurely
lunch on board before we arrive mid-afternoon in the Czech
capital, giving all passengers plenty of time to explore some of
the beautiful sights of this remarkable city.
Day 8 Day at leisure in Prague
Prague is now one of the great cities of Europe where there
truly is a visual delight around every corner. The Baroque
architecture and cobbled lanes of Old Town are a must see,
as is St Vitus Cathedral. Take a stroll over scenic Charles
Bridge and visit Prague Castle within whose walls lies a varied
and fascinating collection of historic buildings, museums and
galleries. Not forgetting Wenceslas Square where the fall
of communism was announced in 1989, but which is now a
bustling broad boulevard.
Day 9 Journey Home
Passengers will have the option of flying directly back from
Prague or again being escorted by fast service trains to
London St Pancras.
HARZ MOUNTAIN EXPLORER 2018
HARZ MOUNTAIN EXPLORER 2018
1 night in Cologne • 3 nights in Harz Mountain National Park
2 nights in Dresden • 2 nights in Prague
Day 1 London to Cologne
The wonders of modern high speed trains will no doubt be
the favoured option for many as we set out from London by
Eurostar, and after a quick change in Brussels to a high speed
German ICE train we will arrive in the lovely Cathedral City of
Cologne in less than 5 hours from London. Arrangements will
also be made for passengers who wish to fly direct to Cologne.
If you would like further details or wish to be placed
on our interest list for this tour, please call the
Booking Office on 01483 209888. No commitment is
necessary and no deposit will be taken at this stage.
Class of travel
Guide prices
£2,995
Premier Dining
£2,395
Non Dining
£1,795
Prague
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FESTIVE JOURNEYS WITH
This winter, discover the magic of a Christmas steam train journey. Watch the frosty landscape pass by whilst
enjoying a glass of hot mulled wine and a mince pie in a beautifully decorated vintage carriage. With a wonderful
choice of some of the UK’s favourite Christmas Markets, Cathedral Cities and shopping destinations including
Salisbury, Lincoln, Winchester and Minehead, you can explore a new city or visit one of your favourites.
TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER
LONDON VICTORIA TO SALISBURY
VIA THE SURREY HILLS
Calling at East Croydon, Redhill, Reigate, Shalford,
Guildford & Wokingham
WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER
ASHFORD TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET
Calling at Charing, Maidstone East, Borough Green &
Wrotham & Bromley South
THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER
LONDON TO LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET Calling at Hertford North, Stevenage & Huntingdon
CHRISTMAS 2016
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TUESDAY 6 DECEMBER
HORSHAM TO ELY CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Calling at Dorking, Leatherhead, Cheam &
Kensington Olympia
SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER
LONDON PADDINGTON TO DUNSTER & MINEHEAD
Calling at Maidenhead, Twyford, Reading & Newbury
SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER
LONDON TO BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Calling at Slough & Reading
THURSDAY 22 DECEMBER
WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS CIRCULAR
Calling at London Victoria & Bromley South
General Conditions
Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to ensure that the proposed locomotives, coaching stock, route
and times run as advertised but we reserve the right to amend or cancel any part of the tour at
any time. Steam Dreams cannot accept any responsibility for the action of third parties and strongly
recommends that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. Charges do apply should
passengers need to cancel or postpone their trip for whatever reason, whether their plans change
due to ill-health, travel issues or weather conditions. To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense,
passengers are advised not to pre-book transport links or accommodation, unless the costs associated
with cancelling these arrangements are covered by the passengers own insurance, as Steam Dreams
cannot be held liable for additional costs incurred in passengers travel plans.
Timings, routes and locomotives are subject to change as Steam Dreams is dependent on third parties
and these are not within their control. Timings displayed in Steam Dreams brochures and on the Steam
Dreams website are approximate and subject to change. Timings and platform numbers are confirmed
by Network Rail normally 5-7 days before travel and once details are confirmed tickets will be issued
with the final timings and platform numbers.
Steam Dreams will use its best endeavours to ensure the boarding/alighting stations listed in their
brochure and website are those which are used on the day. However, due to operational reasons,
occasionally Network Rail’s final timings do not include one of the boarding stations we have requested.
In these circumstances, Steam Dreams will take responsibility for ensuring that passengers are able to
join the train at the nearest available boarding station at no additional cost (usually by service train).
Booking your trip
Passengers may book by telephone or on our website. Passengers booking by telephone will receive
a booking confirmation by email the same day. Passengers booking online will, subject to availability,
receive a booking confirmation by email within 48 hours of booking. Booking confirmations/invoices
are not sent by post unless requested. Steam Dreams does not allow passengers to make provisional
bookings.
Timings and platform numbers are confirmed by Network Rail normally 5-7 days before travel and
once details are confirmed tickets will be issued with the final timings and platform numbers. If
information is not received from Network Rail by 5-7 days before departure, tickets may be issued
closer to the departure date. Passengers are advised to call the Booking Office if no tickets have
been received 1-2 working days prior to departure. Please note that, when an email address has
been provided, tickets for all day trips are sent out by email unless requested to be sent out by post.
Steam Availability
Steam Dreams will use its best efforts to provide steam traction on trips rostered for steam haulage,
for the sector(s) advertised as such, but this cannot be guaranteed. On occasion a diesel locomotive
may be substituted, mainly due to fire risk, drought, route restrictions or locomotive failure. All steam
locomotives are subject to a Fitness to Run (FTR) exam 24 hours prior to running on the main line,
which means it is sometimes necessary for a substitute to be made at the last minute. On some
tours it may be necessary for a part of the journey to be diesel hauled, normally at the request of
Network Rail, the train operating company or the locomotive owner. Where possible we will try to
make this clear at the time of booking but it may be necessary for changes to be made at a later
stage for operational reasons. If for reasons beyond our control a trip has no steam traction a partial
refund of £15 in Premium Standard, £20 in First Class, £25 in Premier Dining and £30 in Pullman
Style Dining may be offered. Alternatively we may offer a credit note for treble this amount to be
used against a future trip. The nature of the compensation must be agreed on the date of the trip,
otherwise the credit note will be issued. Passengers who have booked using a Steam Dreams or third
party voucher will be issued with a credit note for the amounts stated above.
Diesel Assistance
Occasionally, on steam hauled trips, a diesel engine may be attached to the train for operational
reasons or due to adverse weather. Steam Dreams will not offer a discount or compensation in this
instance.
Traveller Health Conditions
To get the most out of our trips, passengers must be able to board the train and walk through the
carriage(s) to their allocated seat unassisted. Passengers must make Steam Dreams staff aware of any
mobility assistance required at least a week prior to the date of the tour. Mobility assistance includes
the use of wheelchairs, walking frames and walking sticks. Wheelchairs, walking frames and mobility
scooters must be of the fold-up variety and will be issued with an identity tag before being stored
in the guards van and cannot be used on board the train. If in doubt, please contact the Booking
Office for advice.
Dining on board
Please check the individual day trip itinerary and the ‘Your Route’ section to see what meals are
included on each trip. Steam Dreams will endeavour to ensure delivery of the dining service to
Pullman Style and Premier Dining Passengers as listed in our publicity material. On-board meal service
is dependent on train timings (issued to Steam Dreams by third parties), provision of utilities and
access to re-stock, and therefore on very rare occasions may be subject to revisions from what has
been advertised.
Steam Dreams will endeavour to cater for allergies or severe dislikes of some foods, but cannot
guarantee that all our food will be totally free of specific allergens (such as nut, garlic or gluten) as
it is prepared in kitchens where traces of allergens may be found.
Payment
Bookings may be paid for by debit or credit cards. Debit card payments do not incur extra charges,
but a transaction fee is charged for credit card payments; 2% for Mastercard and Visa card payments,
and 2.6% for American Express card payments. This covers the costs incurred by Steam Dreams for
providing this service. In the event of a customer cancellation, this charge is non-refundable and
non-transferable. Other payment methods including paying by cash or cheque* are still be available
for telephone bookings only and remain free of charge, although cleared funds must be received at
least 14 days prior to travel. Cash payments may be made by arrangement with the Booking Office
or on-train staff.
*We are unable to accept payment by cheques less than 21 days prior to departure. This is to allow for
postage and time to process the payment.
Gift Vouchers, Credit Notes & Discounts
All third party gift vouchers, Steam Dreams gift vouchers, credit notes or discounts must be redeemed
through the Booking Office by telephone and cannot be used for online bookings. In the event of a
train being cancelled or you cancelling your booking, vouchers are non-refundable as a cash payment,
however vouchers can be transferred for use against another Steam Dreams trip. In the event of a
customer cancellation, the cancellation/transfer conditions stated below will apply.
Third party vouchers may only be redeemed on particular trips, as specified by Steam Dreams. If you
choose to cancel a booking made with a third party voucher within 7 days of departure, the third
party voucher is non-transferrable.
Discounts may only be used against bookings made after the date of issue and cannot be
retrospectively added to any previous bookings.
Deposits
All deposits are non-transferrable or refundable, even if subsequent payment has been made for the
full balance.
Customer Cancellation for day trips
Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip for whatever reason, the greater of the
following charges will apply:
• Up to 2 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 25% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 50% fee
• Within 14 days of travel - 100% fee.
Customer Transfers for day trips
Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked trip to another for whatever reason, the
greater of the following charges will apply:
• Between 2 months and 1 month before travel- 20% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 30% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 14 days and 48 hours of travel - 50% fee
• Within 48 hours of travel - 75% fee
• On or after the day of travel - bookings are non-transferable.
Outstanding balances should be paid in full two months before departure to ensure your booking
is not cancelled.
Terms & Conditions for Short Breaks (2-4 Days)
Customer Cancellation
Should the customer choose to cancel their booked short break for whatever reason, the greater of
the following charges will apply:
• Between 4 months and 3 months before travel - 15% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 3 months and 2 months travel - 40% fee (or loss of deposit)
• Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 75% fee.
• Within 1 month before travel - 100% fee.
All hotel payments are non-refundable within 3 months before the date of travel.
Customer Transfers
Should the customer choose to transfer from one booked short break to another trip for whatever
reason, the greater of the following charges will apply:
• Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 50% fee
• Between 1 month and 14 days before travel - 75% fee
• Within 14 days of travel - 100% fee
All hotel payments are non-transferable within 3 months before the date of travel.
Outstanding balances should be paid in full 3 months before departure to ensure your booking is
not cancelled.
Terms & Conditions for Holidays (8-9 days)
Customer Cancellation
Should the customer choose to cancel their booked trip on The Cathedrals Explorer for whatever
reason, the greater of the following charges will apply:
• Between 3 months and 2 months before travel - 50% fee
• Between 2 months and 1 month before travel - 75% fee
• Within 1 month of the departure date - 100% fee
Outstanding balances should be paid in full 4 months before the departure date to ensure your
booking is not cancelled.
During your time with us, please bring any problems you may experience to the attention of the
management so that we may try to rectify them swiftly.
Bryherley Ltd trading as Steam Dreams, operators of The Cathedrals Express. Registered in England. Registered No. 4036827
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER
SOUTHEND EAST TO WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS
MARKET
Calling at Upminster & West Hampstead
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Steam Dreams, PO Box 169, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9YS
Booking Office: 01483 209888 www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk Email [email protected]
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