Where Shropshire meets Wales, enjoy steam train rides through the Dee Valley and Wales and a
relaxing cruise along the River Severn. We visit Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest
medieval market towns with over 600 listed buildings including many black & white half
timbered Tudor buildings. Here we board the Sabrina, a triple deck, modern passenger boat for a
cruise along the River Severn, allowing time on our return to explore this lovely town which was the
birthplace of Charles Darwin. Shrewsbury is home to a Norman castle, an Abbey and The Quarry,
which at its heart lies The Dingle, a floral masterpiece designed by the famous gardener
Percy Thrower. Crossing the border into Wales we explore the picturesque town of Llangollen with the River Dee
running through its heart. Experience the peace and tranquillity of an included horse-drawn canal boat
trip along the Llangollen Canal, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then enjoy
Llangollen’s wealth of independent shops and take a stroll along Victoria Promenade, before a nostalgic
trip back in time through the Dee Valley on the Llangollen Railway. We also journey through the
beautiful mid Wales countryside on board the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway from Llanfair Caerinion
to Welshpool, passing through the rolling countryside and past countryside stops, we'll be
able to observe the beautiful nature which surrounds the vintage line. Combined with a visit to
the magnificent Powis Castle and Gardens, built around 1200 as a medieval fortress, it sits high on a
rock above its world-famous garden. Laid out under the influence of Italian and French styles, the
garden is overhung with clipped yews and shelters rare and tender plants. It retains original lead
statues and features an orangery on the terraces.
Lion Quays Resort
Staying at the Lion Quays Resort, which sits on the beautiful and historic Oswestry waterways, on the
banks of the Llangollen Canal in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.
All of the guest rooms are en suite & contain the usual refinements, including TV & refreshment
facilities. There is also a state of the art gymnasium & studios, a spa, an indoor swimming pool, sauna
and steam rooms. Our stay is on a half board basis