Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Wales
Hidden Gems in the Heart of Wales
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Dragonfly canal cruise in Brecon
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Vale of Rheidol Railway ©John R Jones-Vale of Rheidol Railway
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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway climbs to the Y Consti restaurant on Constitution Hill ©Alan Hale
Discover hidden gems in the beautiful Heart of Wales on this tour that includes a canal cruise along the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, a guided tour of the Elan Valley, rides on the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway and the Vale of Rheidol Railway, and visits to Hay-on-Wye and Brecon Cathedral.
Dates
1st September, 20th October - all 2024; 2025 dates on request
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Llandrindod Wells in the Heart of Wales
A welcome cup of tea and homemade Welsh cake awaits.
Day 2
Hay-on-Wye, Brecon Canal Cruise and Brecon Cathedral
This morning we travel to Hay-on-Wye, the ‘Town of Books’ where you can wander in the maze of narrow ancient streets. It’s a short drive to Brecon for a two and a half hour canal cruise, including lunch. In the afternoon we visit the impressive Brecon Cathedral.
Day 3
Aberystwyth, Victorian Cliff Railway and Vale of Rheidol Railway
Today we head to the seaside town of Aberystwyth for a ride on the Victorian Cliff Railway and a morning cream tea in the cliff top restaurant*. In the afternoon we board the steam-hauled, narrow gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway for a scenic journey to Devil’s Bridge.
*Please note there is no coach drop off point at the railway and guests are required to walk along the promenade and up a relatively steep hill to board. A transfer can be arranged for guests with very limited mobility. Please advise on booking.
Day 4
Elan Valley and Judges Lodging
A morning visit to the Elan Valley where a park ranger will join the coach for a circular tour to view the Victorian dams and man-made lakes of this 73 square mile wildlife park. Following your tour there will be a buffet lunch served in the restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will visit Judges Lodging. Once called ‘the most commodious and elegant apartments for a judge in all England and Wales’ (Lord Chief Justice Campbell, 1855), decay beckoned Radnorshire’s disused Shire Hall into obscurity. Today, this 2* listed building has a new life, welcoming visitors, sharing the love of its past, having fun and letting its vast courtroom ring with laughter.
Day 5
Return home
Featured Hotel
The Metropole Hotel & Spa, Llandrindod Wells ****
Located in the elegant spa town of Llandrindod Wells, The Metropole is a 4-star hotel in the ‘grand’ style.
There are 109 stylish bedrooms set across three floors. Each bedroom has ensuite facilities, with lift access to all floors. A traditional restaurant and lounge combine with contemporary bars and a separate brasserie. There’s free wi-fi throughout the hotel.
Opened in 1896, the hotel’s reputation developed in the early 20th century as Victorian tourists headed to central Wales to take in the Spa waters, and breathe in the clean Welsh air. Today, the hotel offers a heated swimming pool and thermal whirlpool spa and a full range of Spa treatments.
There’s ample free coach parking on site.
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- The Metropole Hotel & Spa Exterior
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- Rock Spa Pool at The Metropole Hotel & Spa
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 1st September 2024 | From £419.00 per person |
| 20th October 2024 | From £419.00 per person |
| 2025 dates | From £489.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
