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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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Railways & Castles of Wales
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The Aberdonian Steam Train - © Alan Weaver
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York Minster

 

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  • Isle of Man
  • Scilly Isles
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Stonehenge

 

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  • Elien Donan Castle
  • Stonehenge
  • York Shambles
  • Conwy Castle

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North York Moors railway

 

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
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Railways & Castles of Wales
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Highland Adventure
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
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The Rheilfford Talyllyn Railway
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Tresco Abbey Gardens
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Yorkshire & Northumberland
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Edinburgh Tattoo
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North Yorkshire Moors
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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads
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Yorkshire and Northumberland
22/Apr
MR DAVID BAKER
5 stars
“I enjoyed every day of our visit tremendously although our visits to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh were affected by awful weather. Otherwise the weather was kind. Both hotels were good. Rail journeys fun.Our guide, Lynda was excellent. She got me mobile scooters so l could enjoy the gardens better. Perhaps my best memory is riding up the winding path through the forest of Japanese cherry blossom in full bloom in Alnwick Castle gardens. David
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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
22/Apr
M Rigby
5 stars
“Excellent, well organised
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
11 Nov 2023
Michael J Slein
5 stars
“A truly great experience. Aside from the beautiful scenery, the trip was extremely well run by Tracey Richards. The buses were spotless and comfortable, the trains all enjoyable. I thought each of the hotels and meals were superb.......well done by Great Rail. When weather forced some changes in mode os transportation, Tracey made it all appear seamless and an improvement. I felt she balnced her handling of a very diverse group so well. My hats off to Tracey. Thank you Great Rail. Mike and Bonnie Slein Newport, RI USA
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Railways and Castles of Wales
21 Oct 2023
J Oldfield
5 stars
“Sorry no. I do not write reviews. I submitted my comments after the holiday and that is enough.
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Orkney and the Shetland Isles
14 Oct 2023
Sara Parker
5 stars
“Very enjoyable with well informed tour guides.
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Valleys and Railways of Mid Wales
13 Oct 2023
Graham Sutcliffe
5 stars
“A great adventure made all the better with a great escort.
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The Charms of the Channel Islands
11 Oct 2023
Miss H Kosiba
5 stars
“A gentle holiday with a lovely small group 21 of like minded people on two beautiful islands.
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
10 Oct 2023
Dennis May
5 stars
“Excellent holiday despite bad weather affecting some trains but first class tour manager.
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The Sensational Isles of Scilly
06 Oct 2023
Helen Mallett
5 stars
“This was such a well organised, we'll thought out trip. The travel was fun, the hotel perfect in every way, our tour guide was helpful without being intrusive and the excursions allowed you to do your own thing or go with the guided group. Everything combined to make this a perfect, relaxing getaway. Strongly recommended.
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