2022 Tour code: WDS22
About the tour
From our base in charming Llandudno, we experience the very best of North Wales. Soak up the scenery as we ride aboard historic steam railways, and step back in time as we visit the impressive castles dotted along the coastline of this beautiful, mountainous region.
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Our holiday begins in the 'Queen of Welsh Resorts', Llandudno, where we meet at our hotel. Nestled on Wales' rugged north coast and surrounded by the backdrop of Snowdonia National Park, this is an ideal base for our explorations. We enjoy a drinks reception before dinner in the hotel's award-winning restaurant.
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4.4 / 5 · 230 reviews
Tony Mason
Submitted 21/Jun
Trip 8 to 13 June - We had a revised timetable which we thought wouldn't matter. However - this did mean that we went up Snowdon railway on the one very wet and windy day which was a complete waste of time sadly and then next day (fine, sunny, still windy) we visited the Slate Museum practically opposite the Snowdon terminus. Not sure why these could not be arranged for the same day as it meant the same fairly long drive two days running. We found the whole trip rather rushed with little time (1 hour each) at the castles. There were excellent local guides at these and it was a shame that their talks and the tours had to be curtailed. We did have an excellent coach driver though who gave us a running commentary throughout. To be honest I am not quite sure what the Tour Manager did, maybe he coped calmly with crises behind the scenes but when we have done other similar tours with another company, the Tour Manager has given us commentary and information on the coach. We found the Dunoon Hotel adequate - rather small rooms and even smaller bathrooms - but the staff made up for this as we found them very helpful. We found the meals to be rather variable though - some were excellent others rather lacking. I was disappointed that I had to remind them each time and ask about my food allergy previously notified through the Company.
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Norok Designs
Submitted 21/Jun
I have already completed my survey last week. Found trip uninteresting and did not expect to spend up to two hours a day being ferried about in a coach.
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Peter Harrison
Submitted 20/Jun
We feel cheated because the original itinerary was not followed. Snowdon was done on Thursday - dreadful weather, should if been on Sunday - weather fine. Welsh Highland railway should have been Thursday but was done on Sunday. Unfortunately a road accident prevented us reaching the start destination. The other railway journey was okay. The visit to the castles were rushed and no time to look around. Considering this is advertised as Railwayd and Castles of Wales the daily excursions were disappointing. However the hotel and food was good but not outstanding .
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Mrs Anita Scargill
Submitted 15/Jun
The whole tour was well organised. The Tour Managet, Charles White, was excellent and very knowledgeable and made the whole experience interesting. He is the best Tour Manager I have ever had and I do a lot of travelling. It was s scenical journey every day.
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Robert Edwards
Submitted 30/May
Well organised tour with small group of Friendly travellers. I really enjoyed the vintage railways, Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Conwy Castle also very interesting. Helpful and friendly tour guide.
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B Chard
Submitted 30/May
I enjoyed it very much. it was well organised and thought out. The trains were the highlight but also Gwydir Castle was fascinating. I found it quite tiring and wondered if two places per day may be better.
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