Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

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Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

5 Days

Visiting: Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle, A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time, Severn Valley Railway

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

l-reustx

Trip Styles:

UK tours by Coach

Activities:

Rail Excursion, Walking

From:
$1081

NB: Prices correct on 02-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Staying in the delightful town of Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoy an exploration of Warwick Castle and a ride along the Severn Valley Railway.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 23

Make your own way to our hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, where you’ll meet an experienced Tour Manager and enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 2 : Christmas Eve Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle

Location: Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle

This morning, a Blue Badge guide will take us on a fascinating walking tour around Stratford-upon-Avon. Steeped in culture and history, William Shakespeare was born here in 1564 in a half-timbered house on Henley Street. The Tudor-style buildings give Stratford its distinctive charm, and the River Avon flowing through the town adds to the atmosphere. After the tour, there will be time to explore further.


After our visit, we board the coach and visit Warwick Castle. Originating from a wooden fort established by William the Conqueror in 1068, the castle has since been transformed into a stately home. With over 1,000 years of rich history to uncover, highlights inside the castle include the Great Hall and the magnificent state rooms. Outside, the stunning grounds and gardens span across 64 acres – be sure to see the Peacock Garden with its sculptured topiary and manicured hedges. Why not also take the time to visit one of the cafés on site?


Our coach returns us back to the hotel where we enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

Day 3 : Christmas Day A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time

Location: A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time

Merry Christmas! Enjoy the atmosphere and festivities in the hotel. We then enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at a local restaurant.


Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Relax in the hotel, socialise with other guests, or stroll along the River Avon. This evening, a light meal is served in the hotel’s restaurant.

Day 4 : Boxing Day Severn Valley Railway

Location: Severn Valley Railway

Today, our coach takes us to Bridgnorth, where we board the Severn Valley railway and enjoy a return ride by steam. Stretching over 16 miles between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, we’ll wind along a scenic route by the River Severn and across the 200-metre Victoria Bridge – expect a journey full of breathtaking views. Alighting at Kidderminster station, we will enjoy an included light lunch and refreshments. We board the train and head back to Bridgnorth, where our coach meets us and takes us back to the hotel for our evening meal.

Day 5 : Dec 27

After breakfast, it is time to make your own way home.

Accommodation

You will stay for 4 nights on an half-board basis at the 4-star Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon. 

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Sue Sinfield (Google Reviewer)  

Due to covid it was...

21-Jul-2022

Due to covid it was 3rd time lucky for us to visit lake Garda, what a treat. One or two hiccups but no fault of Legers at all. Praise to Graham and Chris for their excellent driving and coffee service. Our visit to Verona, our guide was very informative but did walk at a pace sometimes had to hurry to keep up. A lovely holiday

Michael Stephen Shilleto   England

Four Countries New Year & the Swiss Glacier Express

07-Jan-2024

Firstly we must thank Alex and Dave our tour guide / drivers who entertained us through out . The tour was fantastic so was the hotel’s food and entertainment. The tour was through the new year holidays as expected lots of shops closed and hotels were understaffed which was lost on some travelers. We travelled back from stop 24 on a luxuria coach I would recommend paying the extra for the comfort alone

Roy Williams (Google Reviewer)  

Great company. We did the...

03-Apr-2024

Great company. We did the 4 day D Day Normandy Landing tour.We had 2 great driver's John and Ian.. Nothing was a problem for them. They kept us safe and entertained.Then we had Fred Greenhow as our guide And he was outstanding. He told us everything we wanted to know. Can't praise them enough Thank you all. We will do more tours with them......

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Mary Elmhirst (Google Reviewer)  

I was told by a...

19-May-2024

I was told by a customer service advisor (Michael) , our hotel overlooked the River Seine, which was totally untrue. It was nowhere in sight and a good walk to get to it. My view from the hotel room was a wall and a window, There was no porterage available and although our drivers offered, after a 15 hour journey to France, we all opted to take our own luggage. To get into the shower there was a step to it and the floor of the shower was like an ice rink when wet, with nothing to hold onto. ( I showered wearing my slippers to avoid slipping). The plunger to the sink was unusable; (the lever to retrieve it was broken). The staff were pleasant and helpful, the bed was comfortable and clean abd the breakfast was worthy of the 3 stars given. Otherwise, I have stayed in a better 2* hotel in France. The driver and travel rep, Paul were both very friendly and pleasant but it was the first time Paul had been on this trip and therefore had little knowledge of the places we visited! There was no commentary and the history of Monet and Versailles was read out from a book! All in all, nothing would persuade me to take part in another Leger tour.

TU  

Many thanks to Molly.

03-Jan-2023

I have recently booked a trip to Le Mans and had the good fortune to speak to Molly. She was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She was able to answer all but one of my queries with clarity and promised to ring me with the answer to the un-answered question as it required further investigation. This she duly did. An unusually pleasant experience when making a booking over the phone, if only it could be this easy every the time.

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Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 27, 2024
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