Royals and Rail: UK Train Journeys Fit for a King
28/04/2023 · By Ian Holt
Embark on UK train journeys fit for a king with Royals and Rail by Great Rail Journeys. Experience amazing regal travels all over the British Isles.
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2025 Tour code: MWS25
About the tour
From picturesque coastlines to rolling hills, explore the heart of beautiful Wales on classic heritage rail journeys from a base in a picturesque spa town.
Journey on the nostalgic Vale of Rheidol, Talyllyn and Welsh & Llanfair railways and join a ranger on a private tour of the Elan Valley, also known as the 'Welsh Lake District'. Discover the renowned natural beauty of Aberdovey, stroll among the landscaped gardens of Powis Castle and enjoy an 'introduction to the Welsh language' at the same school as King Charles III.
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Itinerary
Our Welsh holiday gets under way at the Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells. You can check in anytime from 2pm and then you're at leisure to start exploring this attractive town in mid Wales.
Colloquially known to locals as 'Llandod', the town boomed in the 19th century as a spa town and retains plenty of grand Victorian and Edwardian architecture in its small centre, including our historic hotel. Regularly voted among the UK's happiest places to live, there are many green spaces to explore. Take a stroll round the peaceful lake, admiring the rugged surrounding scenery or walk among the mature woodlands of the Grade II-listed Rock Park - set out in the 1960s and still featuring a spring and the original Pump Room.
This evening, we gather at our hotel to enjoy our first dinner as a group.
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Reviews
4.3 / 5 · 180 reviews
David Wilson
Submitted 10/Sep
Excellent accomodation, comfortable coach travel between destinations and a very knowledgeable tour manager accompanied us throughout. Plenty of opportunities to walk around places of interest and take photos.
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David Bowles
Submitted 9/Sep
Excellent holiday.
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Jeannie Hau
Submitted 7/Sep
Everything went smoothly . Our tour manager, Malcolm was great. He was cheerful, helpful.
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David Reed
Submitted 4/Sep
Well organised,very good tour manager. Hotel good,food and staff very helpful. Only problem,up and down small flights of stairs to proceed around the BUILDING. Swimming pool in Hotel........TEN Stars. David Reed
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Mr Smith
Submitted 3/Sep
A well- organised tour with a varied programme. The tour manager was efficient and very helpful. The hotel was comfortable with very efficient service. The bar and dining room looked as though they had been recently refurbished. Meals were good and served promptly. Though coach journeys were at times long the coach was modern and very comfortable. An enjoyable short break.
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