Planes, Boats and Trains in the Severn Valley

Based in a unique Georgian canal town in the heart of the Severn Valley, our itinerary features a transport related theme exploring some fascinating attractions of this beautiful region.

RAF Cosford • Severn Valley Railway • Shrewsbury • Ludlow• River Severn Cruise

Day 1 Travel to the hotel in Stourport-on-Severn and enjoy tea and biscuits on arrival.

Day 2 Take a short trip to Kidderminster for a scenic journey on the Severn Valley Railway. Meander through the Shropshire countryside to the market town of Bridgnorth before rejoining the coach and continuing to the RAF Museum, Cosford. Home to over 70 aircraft of international importance and adjacent to an active airfield, this enthralling museum is not just for aviation enthusiasts. We include a guided tour to bring the exhibitions to life.

Day 3 Travel to Shrewsbury. This pretty town with numerous black and white buildings and cobbled streets, was the first home of Charles Darwin. We include a relaxing cruise aboard Sabrina, Shrewsbury's passenger boat, sailing around the picturesque River Severn Loop from Victoria Quay. After free time in the town, continue to the thriving market town of Ludlow, 'Shropshire's Food and Drink Capital' before returning to the hotel.

Day 4 Homeward journey with a recommended stop at the Jinny Ring Craft Centre in Worcestershire. View various different crafts from felt and jewellery making to millinery and glass blowing.

Also available:

Vale of Evesham Blossom Tour and The Archers
Tours include hotel package as shown opposite and guided tours of the Blossom Trail and 'Archers Country'. Please contact us for further details.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Stourport Manor Hotel, Stourport-on-Severn

A lovely hotel which offers high quality, comfortable accommodation, spacious lounge areas and 23 acres of beautiful grounds.

• 4 star • 72 bedrooms

• 34 ground floor rooms

• Wheelchair lift

• Health and Leisure Club

• Indoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• 3 nights half board in Stourport-on-Severn with:
Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival
Porter service
Full English breakfast
3 course dinner with choice and tea/coffee

• Kidderminster to Bridgnorth Severn Valley Railway Journey (weekends only Jan/Apr, an alternative will be provided for midweek tours during this period)

• Guided tour at RAF Museum, Cosford

• River Severn Cruise

For a quotation, or to enquire about this tour, fill in our online form, send us an email or call us on 01432 277666.