Call to book01904 521 936
Tour Search
#Favourites
Discover the British Isles hidden wonders
From Highlands to coastlines, enjoy savings of up to £100 per person - offer ends 2nd April

British Isles - Rail and Escorted Holidays

Find out more with a free brochure and enjoy weekly travel inspiration and offers in our e-newsletter.

Best Selling Holidays in the British Isles

The Enchanting Emerald Isle
Save up to £100pp
4.1 stars(38 reviews)
2024MayJunSep
9 days from
£2,395 pp
View Details
Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
Save up to £100pp
4.7 stars(491 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
6 days from
£795 pp £745 pp
View Details
Highland Adventure
Save up to £100pp
4.2 stars(197 reviews)
2024MayJunJulSepOct
5 days from
£895 pp £795 pp
View Details
Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
Save up to £100pp
4.3 stars(434 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
9 days from
£1,795 pp
View Details
Railways & Castles of Wales
Save up to £100pp
4.4 stars(372 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
6 days from
£695 pp
View Details
Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
Save up to £100pp
4.4 stars(36 reviews)
2024MayJunAugSep
8 days from
£1,695 pp
View Details
Yorkshire & Northumberland
Save up to £100pp
4.1 stars(159 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
7 days from
£1,195 pp £1,145 pp
View Details
Norwich & the Norfolk Broads
Save up to £100pp
4.1 stars(117 reviews)
2024AprMayJulAugSepOct
5 days from
£795 pp £745 pp
View Details

Where to go and what to see

Top 5 destinations

York Minster

 

  • York
  • Edinburgh
  • Isle of Man
  • Scilly Isles
  • Dublin

Find out more

Top 5 sights

Stonehenge

 

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

Find out more

Top 5 train experiences

North York Moors railway

 

  • The Ffestiniog Railway & Welsh Highland Line
  • The Jacobite Steam Train
  • The North Yorkshire Moors
  • Snaefell Mountain Railway
  • Caledonian Sleeper

Find out more

Expert opinions & guides

Snowdon Railway

Should I stay or should I go

Vacation v Staycation - With so many incredible landscapes and pieces of architecture to discover right here on your doorstep in the UK, you needn't miss out with these perfect vacation vs. staycation swaps!

Read more

Bamburgh Castle

A five-stop guided tour of Great Britain

Re-discover your own lands - We've rounded up our favourites places in the UK to inspire you.

Read more

West Highland Line

Top 5 Scottish Rail Journeys

The Scottish Selection - 5 scenic Scottish rail journeys worth sampling.

Read more

Scotland in the Wild

Live life in the Slow lane and take in the natural beauty of Scotland.

Read more

26 results matching: UK & Ireland

Filter by
Clear All
Holiday type
Reset
Holiday length
Reset
Theme
Reset
Transport type
Reset
Additional options
Reset
Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
Save up to £100pp
4.7 stars(491 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
6 days from
£795 pp £745 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
6 days from
£795
£745
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHeysham
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Railways & Castles of Wales
Save up to £100pp
4.4 stars(372 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
6 days from
£695 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
6 days from
£695
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationWales
  • Starts / EndsLlandudno
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Highland Adventure
Save up to £100pp
4.2 stars(197 reviews)
2024MayJunJulSepOct
5 days from
£895 pp £795 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
5 days from
£895
£795
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsInverness
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
Save up to £100pp
4.3 stars(434 reviews)
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
9 days from
£1,795 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
9 days from
£1,795
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Tresco Abbey Gardens
Save up to £100pp
4.4 stars(88 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAugSep
9 days from
£2,195 pp £2,095 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
9 days from
£2,195
£2,095
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsLondon Paddington
  • AccommodationRail, Hotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
The Rheilfford Talyllyn Railway
Save up to £100pp
4.3 stars(147 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
5 days from
£645 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
5 days from
£645
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationWales
  • Starts / EndsLlandrindod Wells
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Save up to £100pp
7 days from
£1,695
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Norwich & the Norfolk Broads
Save up to £100pp
4.1 stars(117 reviews)
2024AprMayJulAugSepOct
5 days from
£795 pp £745 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
5 days from
£795
£745
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsNorwich
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
The Aberdonian Steam Train - © Alan Weaver
Save up to £100pp
3.7 stars(38 reviews)
2024JulSep
5 days from
£1,295 pp £1,195 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
5 days from
£1,295
£1,195
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
Save up to £100pp
4.4 stars(36 reviews)
2024MayJunAugSep
8 days from
£1,695 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
8 days from
£1,695
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsGlasgow
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
The Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway
Save up to £100pp
4.1 stars(72 reviews)
2024MayJunOct
5 days from
£595 pp £545 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
5 days from
£595
£545
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsPaignton
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportRail, Coach
Map and accommodation
Fermain Bay Guernsey
Save up to £100pp
4.6 stars(39 reviews)
2024AprMayJunJulSepOct
7 days from
£1,595 pp £1,495 pp
View Details
Save up to £100pp
7 days from
£1,595
£1,495
per person
View Details
Tour map
  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsSOU Southampton
  • AccommodationHotel
  • TransportFlight, Coach
Map and accommodation
Our customers love our UK & Ireland tours
Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
13 Nov 2023
Peter
5 stars
“We really enjoyed the Isle of Man and our tour manager was great especially when my wife had a fall and had to go to the local Hospital.
Collected by Trustpilot
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
Collected by Trustpilot
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.
Collected by Trustpilot
Orkney and the Shetland Isles
14 Oct 2023
Sara Parker
5 stars
“Very enjoyable with well informed tour guides.
Collected by Trustpilot
Valleys and Railways of Mid Wales
13 Oct 2023
Graham Sutcliffe
5 stars
“A great adventure made all the better with a great escort.
Collected by Trustpilot
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.
Collected by Trustpilot
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.
Collected by Trustpilot
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.
Collected by Trustpilot
The Outer Hebrides and the Highlands
28 Sep 2023
Carol H
5 stars
“Enjoyable, well managed trip. Interesting historical and cultural sights.
Collected by Trustpilot
Latest articles from our journey blog