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.

The Golden Age: Railways, Canals & Rivers

Based at the welcoming Beaufort Park Hotel, you'll explore the historic city of Chester, enjoy a scenic cruise on the River Mersey, discover the fascinating model village of Port Sunlight, and experience two unforgettable journeys through the beautiful Dee Valley aboard the nostalgic Llangollen Railway and the famous 'Stream in the Sky' canal cruise. Combining history, stunning scenery and unique attractions, this tour offers something for everyone.

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INCLUDED:

4 nights half board
Tea/Coffee on arrival
Visit to the Historic Roman City of Chester
Llangollen Railway
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canal trip
Visit to the Sunlight Village’ – Port Sunlight
Mersey Ferries River Cruise

Day 1 - Monday:

Today we are heading to North Wales. Arriving late afternoon at the Beaufort Park Hotel, where there will be tea and biscuits on arrival.

Day 2 - Tuesday:

A drive through the pleasant Cheshire countryside brings us to Chester for the day. The historic city offers lots to see and do. Explore the unique 'Rows' of two-tiered shops for some retail therapy, take a stroll around the City Walls, meander down to the River Dee and enjoy lunch in a riverside pub, or just relax and watch the world go by.

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Day 3 - Wednesday:

Leaving after breakfast, we travel around the Wirral coast via Hoylake, with its famous golf courses, and through the tunnel into Liverpool. We spend the morning here with time to explore this fascinating city. We also include a boat trip on the River Mersey. This afternoon we travel through the Mersey Tunnel to Port Sunlight, where we visit Sunlight Vision. Enjoy a guided tour of Port Sunlight Village.

B, D

Day 4 - Thursday:

Today's excursion takes us through some lovely Welsh scenery, including the spectacular Horseshoe Pass, to the Dee Valley where we join the Rheilfford Llangollen Railway for a journey on a nostalgic train. We also take a ride on the 'Stream in the Sky'- the Llangollen Canal - gliding gently over the country's biggest navigable viaduct.

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Day 5 - Friday:

After breakfast, we leave and begin our journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Beaufort Park Hotel:

The Beaufort Park Hotel is situated near the market town of Mold and is an ideal base for our tour. You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will soon feel that you never want to leave. The Scandinavian-style reception and mezzanine lounge provide an oasis of peace to relax, read, or enjoy a drink. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea & coffee making facilities.

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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