Midland Memories, Steam Trains & Grand Union Canal

This popular tour to the heart of England is packed with a great combination of steam trains, stately homes, canal boats and the excellent Black Country Museum where you can discover the West Midlands’ history and heritage.

Midland Memories, Steam Trains & Grand Union Canal
Midland Memories, Steam Trains & Grand Union CanalThis popular tour to the heart of England is packed with a great combination of steam trains, stately homes, canal boats and the excellent Black Country Museum where you can discover the West Midlands’ history and heritage.

Holiday Inclusions
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Door-to-Door service
- Coach travel throughout
- Porterage
- Excursions as listedMuseum of Transport
Experience historic Coventry, where we have included entrance to the Museum of British Road Transport, home to more than 400 artefacts and thousands of items of memorabilia from the golden age of cars and cycles. This afternoon we enjoy a visit to Baddesley Clinton House, an atmospheric moated house that has been a sanctuary since the 15th century, with its three priest holes, fish pools, a romantic lake and beautiful walled gardens.

Grand Union Canal
We make our way to the little village of Foxton. Here we board the 'Vagabond', an elegant vintage motor launch, for a trip on the Grand Union Canal, seeing the Foxton flight of 10 locks and gently passing through the countryside. This afternoon we head to the northern outskirts of Leicester and join the Great Central Railway for a nostalgic 18-mile steam train ride to Loughborough, crossing picturesque Swithland Reservoir on the way.

Railway & BCLM
At Kidderminster we join the Severn Valley Railway for a ride along the valley to Bridgnorth, passing through restored stations on the way. Then it's on to the Black Country Museum for free time at leisure. Take a ride on a tram, tuck into traditional fish and chips or have a pint in the Bottle & Glass! You may recognise the museum from BBC's 'Peaky Blinders' as many scenes were filmed here.Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth
This hotel is set within 17 acres of countryside in Warwickshire, Chesford Grange is a unique 4-star hotel. The historic charm oozes from every corner, from its red roofed turrets and Tudor style exterior to the majestic splendour that awaits you inside. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, lounge and leisure facilities which include an indoor swimming pool, sauna, spa and fitness centre with gym. WiFi is available. All bedrooms are en-suite and feature a TV, iron, safe, telephone and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift to some bedrooms.

Hotels
• Chesford Grange Hotel (Kenilworth) - View Information