With over 30 years of experience in the bus and coach industry, family run Farleigh Coaches offer high quality private vehicle hire, timetabled services and day excursions and holidays.

Historic Houses, Glorious Gardens & Light Railways

Discover the charm and heritage of the Midlands on this relaxing four-night break. From the beautiful gardens of Trentham and the historic streets of Lichfield to the fascinating Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens, this tour offers something for everyone. Enjoy nostalgic journeys aboard the Rudyard Lake and Foxfield Light Railways, and step back in time with a visit to the magnificent Little Moreton Hall.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Tea & Coffee on arrival
Visit to Lichfield
Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens
Rudyard Lake Railway
Little Moreton Hall
Foxfields Light Railway
Trentham Gardens

Day 1 - Thursday:

We head to our hotel. Greeted with tea & coffee on arrival, we check in and relax before dinner.

Day 2 - Friday:

We start the day with a drive to the city of Lichfield. Here there is much to see and do, particularly the stunning Lichfield Cathedral, set in a remarkable and serene close. Over 800 years old the building is the third on the site and is well worth a visit. Enjoy lunch at leisure and a chance to explore the city before our afternoon visit to the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens at Alrewas.

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Day 3 - Saturday:

Our first visit today takes us to the National Trust owned Little Moreton Hall, near Congleton. The hall, surrounded by a moat and set in a small pretty garden, has had a chequered history. In danger of falling over, it is as intriguing as it is wonky! A rare chapel and topsy-turvy long gallery with early wallpaper ensure the ‘wow’ factor at this iconic Tudor treasure. This afternoon we have a visit to Rudyard Lake where we enjoy a 3-mile return ride on the miniature railway alongside the lake.

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Day 4 - Sunday:

This morning, we begin with a visit to the award-winning Trentham Gardens. Enjoy a visit to the shopping village, with shops cafes, restaurants and the vast Trentham Garden Centre. Free time to explore and obtain lunch before we head for Blyth Bridge and the Foxfield Light Railway. Originally used to carry coal from Foxfield Colliery before it closed in 1965, the line is now very popular for steam trips into the countryside to Dilhorn Park.

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Day 5 - Monday:

Sadly, it’s time to head home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hilton Garden Inn Stoke

The Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent Hotel is located on the Smithfield development in Hanley, near Stoke-on-Trent. All bedrooms are ensuite and have all the modern-day facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard, including step-in shower in every room.

The hotel has a lift.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets