Railways & Waterways of Lancashire

Experience the charm of the iconic East Lancashire Steam Railway, accompanied by a delightful cream tea, before indulging in a leisurely cruise along the Lancaster Canal on the renowned Kingfisher canal boat.

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Embark on a journey to Lancashire, a land of scenic splendour! Experience the charm of the iconic East Lancashire Steam Railway, accompanied by a delightful cream tea. Then, indulge in a leisurely cruise along the Lancaster Canal on the renowned Kingfisher canal boat, a true testament to Lancashire's waterways.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

1 night half board

Visits to Bury Market or Bury Transport Museum & Barton Grange Garden Centre

Lancaster Canal cruise with a hot drink

Journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway with cream tea

Day 1

This morning, we travel to Bury, where we invite you to explore the award-winning market or visit the Transport Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a nostalgic journey on the East Lancashire Steam Railway, complete with a traditional cream tea. The route winds through picturesque Lancashire countryside, offering sweeping rural views, charming villages, and glimpses of bustling Victorian towns set against a backdrop of historic cotton mills, before arriving at Rawtenstall. Here, your coach will be ready to take you on to your overnight hotel.

Day 2

After breakfast, we visit Barton Grange Garden Centre for our cruise on the award-winning Kingfisher canal boat. Sit back and relax with a hot drink onboard as we pass through the delightful countryside, with sightings of local bird wildlife and views stretching towards the Bowland Fells. Afterwards, enjoy a little free time to explore the garden centre, where you’ll find a wide range of shopping opportunities, before we continue home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Holiday Inn 3* (Preston)

A contemporary hotel found in the centre of Preston. You can find fantastic onsite facilities such as a gym, a modern restaurant and a bar lounge serving a wide selection of drinks.

Hotel Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Gym
WiFi
Lift

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG