DESTINATIONS

Chichester

SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER – LONDON PADDINGTON TO CHICHESTER (GOODWOOD REVIVAL)

Departure/Return: Paddington 08:15/22:15, Slough 08:40/21:40, Bosham 11:20/NA, Chichester 11:30/18:40

Steam hauled throughout.

Pullman Style Dining £259 - Table for two supplement £80

First Class £159 - Table for two supplement £60

Premium Standard £109

Delight in a day from a bygone era as we head by steam train to the world renowned Goodwood Revival Meeting where glamour and motorsport come together. Enjoy the thrills and spills as pre 1966 cars take to the track vying for the coveted trophies. Alternatively spend time in the beautiful Cathedral City of Chichester or visit the stunning Arundel Castle (supplement applies for Arundel Castle and Goodwood Revival).

Cardiff

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER – LONDON PADDINGTON TO CARDIFF CENTRAL

Departure/Return: Paddington 09:00/22:30, Slough 09:35/22:00, Reading 10:00/21:30, Bristol Parkway 12:00/NA, Severn Tunnel Junction 12:40/NA, Cardiff 13:15/16:30

Steam hauled throughout

Pullman Style Dining £350 - Table for two supplement £80

First Class £185 - Table for two supplement £60

Premium Standard £165

Steaming out of London we take the Great Western Main Line to South Wales where we run along the Severn Estuary down to Cardiff. Passengers can explore the rich culture and diverse influences on offer with the imposing Castle, beautiful Llandaff Cathedral alongside the modern shopping district and picturesque Harbour. For those who are ‘green fingered’ or even not there is an excursion option to Highgrove, the private residence of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen. Join an experienced guide on a 1 ½ hour tour of the magnificent gardens including the Stumpery, the whimsical Thyme Walk and the Chelsea award-winning Carpet Garden. Alternatively opt for a trip to the Dean Forest Railway. This 90 minute journey runs along part of the old Severn & Wye Railway lines, which were first built as a tramroad over 200 years ago.

Our return sees us head out towards Gloucester and the Gold Valley Lane before climbing to the summit at Sapperton then re-joining the Great West Main Line back to London.

York

SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER – SHOEBURYNESS/SOUTHEND TO YORK

Departure/Return: Shoeburyness 05:50/23:00, Southend Central 06:00/22:45, Barking 06:50/22:00, York 12:30/16:40

Diesel hauled between Shoeburyness & Peterborough in both directions

Pullman Style Dining £350 - Table for two supplement £80

First Class £185 - Table for two supplement £60

Premium Standard £165

Explore this extraordinary Cathedral City, full of culture, art, history and heritage. History lovers will enjoy visiting the stunning Minster with its renowned Rose window, the Jorvik Viking Centre, medieval Guildhalls or Georgian town houses. For steam enthusiasts the National Railway Museum is a must-see. A walk around the 13th century walls and through the medieval Shambles also comes highly recommended.