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NOSTALGIC DAYS OUT & HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2021 Day Trips, Flying Scotsman and Holidays by Steam BOOK NOW | CALL 01483 209 888 OR VISIT WWW.STEAMDREAMS.CO.UK
WELCOME ON BOARD Welcome back! It gives me great pleasure to share with you our 2021 brochure including our much anticipated day trips, Flying Scotsman programme, Holidays by Steam for 2021 and our breath-taking trip to New Zealand for 2022. We have missed you and are looking forward to seeing you back on board in the New Year when our first service resumes on the 14th March. I would personally like to thank you all for your patience, loyalty and understanding during these unprecedented times. We have been overwhelmed by your support. As the world adjusts to the new travel norms and expectations, please rest assured your wellbeing is our top priority and we will be adhering to the latest government guidelines to ensure your safe travel. David Buck, Chairman and Owner
FULL PROGRAMME Date
Destination
Date
Destination
14/03/2021
London to Winchester
20/06/2021
London to Portsmouth & Isle of Wight
14/03/2021
Afternoon Tour from Winchester
20/06/2021
Afternoon Tour from Portsmouth
08/04/2021
London to Highclere, Bath & Bristol
25/06/2021
Flying Scotsman Fife Morning, Afternoon and Evening Tours
10/04/2021
East Anglia to Lincoln
10/07/2021
Southend to Eastbourne & Hastings
17/04/2021
London to The Settle & Carlisle Railway
18/07/2021
London to Salisbury
27/04/2021
London to Stratford-Upon-Avon
18/07/2021
Afternoon Tour from Salisbury
04/05/2021
London to York
31/07/2021
London to Weymouth
20/05/2021
Flying Scotsman Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour
28/08/2021
London to Cambridge, Ely & Great Yarmouth
20/05/2021
Flying Scotsman Surrey Hills Evening Tour
19/09/2021
London to Chichester for Goodwood Revival
23/05/2021
Flying Scotsman London to Oxford
19/09/2021
Afternoon Tour from Chichester
23/05/2021
Flying Scotsman Afternoon Tour from Oxford
23/09/2021
London to Highgrove, Gloucester, Lydney and Cardiff
27/05/2021
Flying Scotsman London to Salisbury
Holidays by Steam
27/05/2021
Flying Scotsman Afternoon Tour from Salisbury
06/05/2021 – 14/05/2021 Highlands & Islands Holiday
06/06/2021
Flying Scotsman London to Winchester
24/06/2021 – 27/06/2021
06/06/2021
Flying Scotsman Afternoon Tour from Southampton
04/09/2021 – 08/09/2021 The Welsh Dragon Holiday
17/06/2021
Flying Scotsman London to Cambridge
28/09/2021 – 01/10/2021
17/06/2021
Flying Scotsman Afternoon Tour from Cambridge
22/10/2022 – 10/11/2022 The Kiwi Explorer
Flying Scotsman long weekend to Edinburgh
Mayflower to Devon & Cornwall Holiday
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2021 DAY TRIPS We are delighted to announce a fabulous array of day trips for 2021 with many highlights including trips to the Goodwood Revival Meeting and the stately homes of Highclere and Highgrove. During the summer months we will be visiting the magnificent British coastline with trips to Weymouth, Yarmouth, Eastbourne and the Isle of Wight to name but a few! A Steam Dreams calendar would not be complete without our ever-popular trips to some fabulous Cathedral cities such as York, Winchester, Bath and Salisbury. London to Winchester – Mother’s Day Special Sunday 14th March 2021 Departing from London Paddington and Slough
Fares from £79
Afternoon Tour from Winchester – Mother’s Day Special Sunday 14th March 2021 Departing from Winchester
Fares from £49
London to Highclere, Bath & Bristol Thursday 8th April 2021 Departing from London Victoria, Slough, Reading and Newbury
Fares from £109
East Anglia to Lincoln Saturday 10th April 2021 Departing from Chelmsford, Witham, Colchester, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Ely
Fares from £109
London to The Settle & Carlisle Railway Saturday 17th April 2021 Departing from London Euston, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe
Fares from £119
London to Stratford-Upon-Avon Tuesday 27th April 2021 Departing from London Paddington, Slough, Reading and Oxford
Fares from £109
London to York Tuesday 4th May 2021 Departing from London Kings Cross, Potters Bar (for M25) and Stevenage
Fares from £119
London to Portsmouth & Isle of Wight Sunday 20th June 2021 Departing from London Paddington and Slough
Fares from £99
Afternoon Tour from Portsmouth Sunday 20th June 2021 Departing from Portsmouth & Southsea
Fares from £49
Southend East to Eastbourne & Hastings Saturday 10th July 2021 Departing from Southend East and Upminster
Fares from £109
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2021 DAY TRIPS (CONT) London to Salisbury Sunday 18th July 2021 Departing from London Paddington and Slough
Fares from £79
Afternoon Tour from Salisbury Sunday 18th July 2021 Departing from Salisbury
Fares from £49
London to Weymouth Saturday 31st July 2021 Departing from London Paddington, Reading, Basingstoke and Southampton Central
Fares from £109
London to Cambridge, Ely & Great Yarmouth Saturday 28th August 2021 Departing from London Kings Cross, Hitchin, Cambridge and Ely
Fares from £109
London to Chichester for Goodwood Revival Sunday 19th September 2021 Departing from London Paddington
Fares from £89
Afternoon Tour from Chichester Sunday 19th September 2021 Departing from Chichester
Fares from £49
London to Highgrove, Gloucester, Lydney & Cardiff Thursday 23rd September 2021 Departing from London Paddington, Reading, Kemble and Gloucester
Fares from £119
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FLYING SCOTSMAN DAYS OUT 2021 PROGRAMME TRAVEL WITH THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour Thursday 20 May 2021 Departing from London Victoria
Fares from £109
Surrey Hills Evening Tour Thursday 20 May 2021 Departing from London Victoria
Fares from £109
London to Oxford (Limited Availability) Sunday 23 May 2021 Departing from London Victoria
Fares from £109
Afternoon Tour from Oxford (Limited Availability) Sunday 23 May 2021 Departing from Oxford Parkway London to Salisbury (Limited Availability) Thursday 27 May 2021 Departing from London Paddington Afternoon Tour from Salisbury (Limited Availability) Thursday 27 May 2021 Departing from Salisbury London to Winchester & Southampton Sunday 6th June 2021 Departing from London Paddington Afternoon Tour from Southampton Sunday 6th June 2021 Departing from Southampton Central
Fares from £99
Fares from £119
Fares from £79
Fares from £119
Fares from £79
London to Cambridge Thursday 17th June 2021 Departing from London Kings Cross
Fares from £109
Afternoon Tour from Cambridge Thursday 17th June 2021 Departing from Cambridge
Fares from £99
FLYING SCOTSMAN TO EDINBURGH Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th June 2021 An extraordinary long weekend, retracing the historic route synonymous with this iconic engine. Departing from London Kings Cross, returning to London Euston Fife Morning, Afternoon and Evening Circular Tours over the Forth Bridge Friday 25 June 2021 Departing from Edinburgh Waverley
Fares from £369
Fares from £89
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THE ROYAL WINDSOR STEAM EXPRESS FROM LONDON VICTORIA Arrive in style in Windsor on board a steam train where Queens and Kings once travelled before you! Let the romance of steam travel whisk you away to a bygone era as you soak up the atmosphere on board our wonderful authentic carriages as we make our way to the historic town of Windsor.
Departing from London Victoria every Tuesday from the 1st June – 21st September 2021 at approx. 0800, 1100 and 1400. This one-way trip lasts approximately1.5 hours.
Enjoy your experience in one of three classes of travel; Pullman Style Dining with its elegant 1950’s carriages and the highest level of service, whilst enjoying brunch or a cream tea (depending on time of travel), First Class in our atmospheric, comfortable carriages with complimentary tea & coffee or Standard Class where passengers are seated in 1960’s open carriages at tables for four. Dining from £89pp and Non-Dining £39pp
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THE SUNSET STEAM EXPRESS FROM LONDON VICTORIA A nostalgic steam train trip through the Surrey Hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Soak up the stunning views on this sunset tour whilst the train takes the strain as we head out through the suburbs of London before beginning our steep climb through the Surrey Hills.
A circular trip departing every Tuesday from the 1st June – 21st September 2021 at approx. 1830 returning at 2145.
Dine in 1950’s carriages in sumptuous surroundings with wood panelled walls, table lamps, curtains and our most comfortable seats whilst enjoying a 3 course evening meal. 3 classes of travel available. Dining from £109pp and Non-Dining £59pp
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THE HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS EXPLORER THURSDAY 6 TH - FRIDAY 14 TH MAY 2021
Our popular Highlands & Islands Explorer returns to Scotland in 2021, providing a unique opportunity to traverse the spectacular Highlands landscape by steam. With delicious food on board, specially selected hotels in some of Scotland’s most sought-after locations and impressive steam locomotives, all with the backdrop of snow-capped peaks and bright sunshine, this holiday promises to be unforgettable.
Highlights
Highlands Option
Islands Option
• B order Bridge at Tweedmouth
• 2 nights in Edinburgh
• 2 nights in Edinburgh
• The iconic Forth Bridge
• 3 nights in Inverness
• 1 night in Inverness
• C oastal route from Aberdeen to Inverness
• 2 n ights in Turnberry or Troon
• 3 nights in Outer Hebrides
• T he Highland Main Line
• 1 night in Skipton
• The rugged Cumbrian Coast
• 1 night in Turnberry or Troon • 1 night in Skipton
Fares from £1,795 - See website for further information or to book online
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THE WELSH DRAGON SATURDAY 4 TH - WEDNESDAY 8 TH SEPTEMBER 2021
A brand new tour for 2021, The Welsh Dragon is planned to take in all of the most beautiful lines of Wales. You will have three nights and two whole days exploring Snowdonia and North Wales to enjoy time at the internationally famous Italianate village of Portmeirion, visit beautiful houses and gardens or indulge your passion for steam with visits to the many great little railways of North Wales.
Highlights
Summary
• S team hauled along the Heart of Wales Line
• 1 night in Shrewsbury
• Journey over the Barmouth Bridge
• 3 nights in Snowdonia (Limited rooms available for Pullman passengers at Portmeirion Village)
• J ourneys along the stunning Cambrian Coast and North Wales Coast • T wo full days in Snowdonia to visit the area’s heritage railways and attractions
• B oard at London Paddington • B ook hotels and transfers with Steam Dreams or independently
Fares from £499 - See website for further information or to book online
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MAYFLOWER TO DEVON & CORNWALL TUESDAY 28 TH SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 1 ST OCTOBER 2021
Enjoy a fabulous journey with BI steam locomotive Mayflower all the way west, traversing the picturesque Dawlish sea wall, across Brunel’s famous Saltash Bridge before arriving at Penzance. You will have two full days to discover the charm of Cornwall’s pretty villages, ancient history, inviting beaches and rugged cliffs.
Highlights • D ouble-headed steam journey along the Dawlish Sea Wall and over the Royal Albert Bridge • A choice of other excursions to discover Devon and Cornwall’s finest attractions
Summary • 3 nights in Cornwall, at St Ives, Penzance or Hayle • B oard at London Paddington or Reading • B ook hotels and transfers with Steam Dreams or independently
Fares from £325 - See website for further information or to book online
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THE KIWI EXPLORER SATURDAY 22 ND OCTOBER - THURSDAY 10 TH NOVEMBER 2022
The inaugural Kiwi Explorer is an amazing 3-week tour of New Zealand featuring over a thousand miles of steam-hauled train travel. You will experience some of the most breath-taking landscapes on the planet, all without the pressure of planning an itinerary or worrying about driving. We’ve chosen the best routes and locations, researched the best hotels and must-see excursions, and we’ll sort out your luggage and transfers so you can relax and savour every moment.
Highlights • S team-hauled journeys along beautiful railways • T he famous thermal pools of Rotorua • T he stunning wilderness of South Island’s Fjordland • T he world-renowned Tranzalpine Express and Taieri Gorge Scenic Railway
Summary – North Island
Summary – South Island
1 night in Auckland
1 night in Blenheim
2 nights in Rotorua
2 nights in Kaikoura
2 n ights in Tongariro National Park
2 nights in Christchurch
2 nights in Hawke’s Bay 2 nights in Wellington
2 nights in Dunedin 1 or 2 nights in Invercargill 1 night in Te Anau (optional) 2 nights in Queenstown
Fares from £6,995 - See website for further information or to book online
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OUR COVID PROMISE Please rest assured we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment on board, whilst adhering to Public Health regulations. We will endeavour to minimise the risk of the virus spreading by doing the following: • Check that staff and passengers do not board if they have symptoms or have tested positive for the virus • Take steps to avoid unnecessary close contact on boarding, alighting or whilst travelling • Limit the number of staff on board moving around the train • Increase the intensity and frequency of cleaning on board • Provide hand sanitiser throughout the train We will be in touch with all passengers prior to your trip, with further information about the current changes in place, what to expect on board and what to bring with you.
FAQs What happens if my trip is cancelled by Steam Dreams for any reason? Should Steam Dreams cancel a tour in its entirety for any reason before the start of the journey, customers will be offered the opportunity to transfer to an alternative trip or receive a full refund of any card, bank transfer, cheque or cash payments made directly on the booking.* What happens if I choose not to travel? Charges apply should passengers need to cancel or postpone their trip for any reason, whether their plans change due to ill-health, travel concerns due to Covid or weather conditions. To avoid disappointment or unnecessary expense, Steam Dreams strongly recommend that all passengers take out travel/cancellation insurance. What are the cancellation and transfer fees, should I wish to transfer or cancel my booking? We understand that in these uncertain times, some of our guests would prefer to have a bit more flexibility when booking. For this reason, we have updated our transfer fees to give you the chance to change your booking, should you need to. If your trip is cancelled due to Government guidelines you may transfer to an alternative trip at a later date with no transfer fees. What level of deposit do I need to pay upon booking, to secure my seat? For Holidays by Steam we require a 25% deposit to secure your booking. The final balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Bookings for day trips are payable in full on the day of booking. Written notice received before scheduled departure date
Cancellation Fee (% of total cost payable for the trip by the person(s) cancelling)
Transfer Fee (% of total cost payable by the person(s) transferring)
90 days or more
0%
0%
89-30 days
25% (or loss of deposit)
0%
29-15 days
50%
0%
14-3 days
100%
50%
2 days
100%
75%
On or after the day of travel
100%
100%
Minor amendments to your booking, including changes to passenger names and requirements, are free of charge up to 7 days before scheduled departure date. * Any payments by voucher, discount or credit note are subject to the restrictions detailed in the full terms and conditions. Full terms and conditions are available online at www.steamdreams.co.uk/page.php?pageid=4
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