Magical journeys by steam

MAGICAL JOURNEYS

BY STEAM CHRISTMAS 2016 - AUTUMN 2017

Steam Dreams, PO Box 169, Albury, Guildford, Surrey GU5 9YS Booking Office: 01483 209888 www.CathedralsExpress.co.uk Email info@steamdreams.co.uk Follow us on Facebook

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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2017 THE EMERALD ISLE EXPLORER 14 – 22 JUNE

Join us next summer on this leisurely 9 day steam tour which takes in beautiful coastal railway scenery and visits exciting destinations such as Dublin, Killarney and Belfast.

Y SUMMAR • 2 NIGHTS IN DUBLIN

• 2 NIGHTS IN KILLARNEY • 2 NIGHTS IN WESTPORT • 1 NIGHT IN BELFAST &

1 NIGHT IN DUBLIN OR 2 NIGHTS IN DUBLIN

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• Service train travel from London to Holyhead and ferry across to Dublin included in price.

Alternatively, fly direct to Dublin (supplements apply). Return journey in the same fashion.

• Visit iconic landmarks such as the Giants Causeway, the Ring of Kerry and Killarney Lakes • Stay in high quality hotels throughout on a bed and breakfast basis • Travel by steam on Ireland’s main lines, along some of the most scenic coastal routes in the country.

Fares: From £1795 including hotel accommodation

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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2017 THE EMERALD MANX EXPLORER 14 – 22 JUNE

This new holiday combines the best of the Isle of Man and Ireland - all by steam! Join us as we discover some of the gems of the British Isles on this ‘two holidays in one’ tour!

Y SUMMAR • 3 NIGHTS IN DOUGLAS

• 1 NIGHT IN DUBLIN

• 2 NIGHTS IN WESTPORT • 1 NIGHT IN BELFAST &

1 NIGHT IN DUBLIN OR 2 NIGHTS IN DUBLIN

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• The fare includes travel to and from London: Going out by service train to Lancashire and ferry to Douglas, charter flight from Douglas to Ireland, returning by ferry from Dublin to Holyhead and service train back to London. Alternatively, fly direct to Douglas, or back from Dublin (supplements apply).

• Travel on the many heritage lines of the Isle of Man, including the unique horse-drawn trams!

• Dining passengers will enjoy a four or five course meal with wine in the restored dining carriages on the historic Isle of Man Steam Railway.

Fares: From £1795 including hotel accommodation

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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2017 THE DEVON BELLE 6 - 9 JULY

The Devon Belle celebrates 50 years since the end of British Rail steam in the South of England.

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• Spend 3 nights in the beautiful South Devon resorts of Dartmouth and Torbay

• Optional excursions to National Trust properties include Greenway House, Torrey Abbey House and the South Devon Railway

• Travel by steam along the original Devon Belle route, including the famous Dawlish sea wall

• An optional day out by steam to Penzance across the famous Tamar Bridge into Cornwall and along the beautiful Great Western route to Penzance.

• Explore the stunning scenery of Devon independently or join us on an optional excursion

• Our return journey to London will mark 50 years to the day since the last steam train ran from Weymouth to Waterloo!

Fares: From £349 without accommodation and £599 with accomodation

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HOLIDAYS BY STEAM 2017 THE MOORS & DALES EXPRESS 15 - 18 SEPTEMBER

Journey by steam to the North of England, where you will be taken on some of the UK’s finest heritage railways. Spend 3 nights exploring Yorkshire’s stunning Dales or spend time near its seaside.

• Optional excursions including a journey on Weardale Railway or • Travel by steam over the North Yorkshire Moors iconic Harringworth Viaduct Railway TS

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• The trip will be hauled by a locomotive from a pool including: Princess Elizabeth, Flying Scotsman and Mayflower

Fares: From £349 without accommodation and £599 with accomodation

What’s included in our holidays?

• Coach transfers between the train and Steam Dreams hotels where applicable • Luggage courier service throughout, transporting all luggage directly to and from your hotel rooms • A glossy Souvenir Guide with details of routes, places of interest and your Day by Day guide

• A team of helpful staff both on board the train and at your hotels to ensure you have a memorable and enjoyable journey with us

For further information order your copy of our full brochure

Booking Office 01483 209888

CHRISTMAS MARKETS BY STEAM LONDON VICTORIA TO SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET VIA THE SURREY HILLS Tuesday 29 November

Board at: London Victoria (0745, 2115), East Croydon (0825, 2050), Redhill (0845, 2035) Reigate (0855, 2020), Shalford (0930, 1925), Guildford (0940, 1920), Wokingham (1010,1850)

LONDON KINGS CROSS TO LINCOLN Thursday 1 December

Board at: London Kings Cross (depart 0915, return 2135), Hertford North (1015, 2045) Stevenage (1030, 2030) or Huntingdon (1100, 2000)

SOUTHEND EAST TO WINCHESTER Saturday 3 December *

Board at: Southend East (depart 0810, return 2045) Upminster (0850, 2010), or West Hampstead (1000, 1850)

LONDON VICTORIA TO BATH Saturday 10 December

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Board at: London Victoria (0944, 2130), Slough (1050, 2010), Reading (1115, 1930)

ASHFORD & CHARING TO WINCHESTER Wednesday 14 December *

Board at: Ashford (depart 0840, return 2220), Charing (0850, 2200), Maidstone East (0915, 2140) Borough Green & Wrotham (0940, 2120), Bromley South (1010, 2050), Kensington Olympia (1045, 2010)

Fares: Premium Standard £109, First Class £159, Premier Dining £209 and Pullman Style Dining £249

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CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY STEAM LONDON VICTORIA TO SALISBURY FOR CAROLS Tuesday 29 November

Board at: London Victoria (0745, 2115), East Croydon (0825, 2050), Redhill (0845, 2035) Reigate (0855, 2020), Shalford (0930, 1925), Guildford (0940, 1920), Wokingham (1010,1850)

HORSHAM TO ELY CATHEDRAL FOR CAROLS Tuesday 6 December

Board at: Horsham (0840, 2245), Dorking (0910, 2215), Leatherhead (0920, 2205) Cheam (0940, 2150), or Kensington Olympia (1020, 2100)

LONDON PADDINGTON TO DUNSTER CAROLS & MINEHEAD Saturday 17 December Travel along the West Somerset Railway to Dunster, where there is a specially organised carol service in the beautiful Parish Church (£10 supplement for coach transfer and carol service).

Board at: London Paddington (depart 0730, return 2315), Maidenhead (0820, 2235) Twyford (0840,2225), Reading (0850, 2215) or Newbury (1005, 2140)

Fares: Premium Standard £109, First Class £159, Premier Dining £209 and Pullman Style Dining £249

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Sections of trip will be diesel hauled

WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Thursday 22 December

This traditional end to the Steam Dreams programme allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy views of the white cliffs, the English Channel and Dover Castle.

Board at: London Victoria (0945, 1545) or Bromley South (1030, 1515) Fares: Premium Standard £85, First Class £129, Premier Dining £179 and Pullman Style Dining £215

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SPRING PROGRAMME 2017 LONDON TO CHESTER & NORTH WALES ST DAVID’S DAY SPECIAL Wednesday 1 March

Board at: London Euston, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Lichfield Trent Valley, Crewe or Chester

BATH & BRISTOL Tuesday 7 March *

Board at: Ely, Cambridge, Royston, Stevenage, Potters Bar or Finsbury Park

Saturday 11 March * Board at: Southend East, Upminster or West Hampstead Saturday 1 April *

Board at: Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, St Albans or Radlett

Wednesday 26 April *

Board at: Horsham, Dorking, Leatherhead or Cheam

THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY TO OXFORD & WORCESTER Saturday 18 March *

Board at: Horsted Keynes, East Grinstead and Oxford

LONDON VICTORIA TO BATH & GLOUCESTER Tuesday 21 March Board at: London Victoria, Staines, Woking, Basingstoke or Salisbury

LONDON TO STAMFORD, LOUGHBOROUGH & CHATSWORTH THE AUSTEN EXPRESS Wednesday 5 April Your chance to visit one of two Pride & Prejudice filming locations, either Burghley House in Stamford, or Chatsworth House near Chesterfield. Alternatively, visit the university city at Loughborough or the railway museum at Barrow Hill. Board at: London Kings Cross, Hertford North, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Stamford or Loughborough Burghley House

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SPRING PROGRAMME 2017 NORTH KENT TO SALISBURY Saturday 8 April *

Board at: Rainham, Rochester, Meopham, Bromley South or West Brompton

LONDON TO THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY Thursday 20 April

Board at: London Victoria, Feltham, Sunningdale, Bracknell, Reading or Newbury

LONDON TO WARWICK & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON ST GEORGE’S DAY SPECIAL Sunday 23 April

Board at: London Paddington, Slough, Reading or Oxford Fares from £99 for Premium Standard, £149 First Class, £199 Premier Dining, £239 Pullman Style Dining

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Sections of trip will be diesel hauled

TRAVEL WITH

13 - 16 May Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Friday 19 May

THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS LOCOMOTIVE

Shrewsbury Lunchtime Trip from Cardiff Severn Estuary Evening Tour from Newport

Tuesday 23 May Severn Estuary Lunchtime Tour from Bristol Minehead Evening Tour from Bristol

Friday 26 May West Somerset Lunchtime Tour from Minehead West Somerset Evening Tour from Bishops Lydeard

Wednesday 31 May Hampshire Brunch Tour from Salisbury London Evening Trip from Salisbury

Saturday 3 June Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour from London LIMITED AVAILABILITY Hampshire Hills Evening Tour from London

Tuesday 6 June Chiltern Hills Lunchtime Tour from London Chiltern Hills Evening Tour from London

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AVAILABILITY CHART Less that 5 seats or Sold Out

Less than 15 seats

Less than 25 seats Pullman Style Dining

Pullman Style Table for 2

Christmas 2016 Tuesday 29 November London to Salisbury via the Surrey Hills Thursday 1 December London to Lincoln Christmas Market Saturday 3 December Southend East to Winchester Market Tuesday 6 December Horsham to Ely Cathedral for Carols Saturday 10 December London to Bath Christmas Market Wednesday 14 December Ashford & Charing to Winchester Market Saturday 17 December London to Dunster & Minehead Thursday 22 December White Cliffs Christmas Circular Flying Scotsman trips Saturday 13-16 May Flying Scotsman to Edinburgh Friday 19 May Cardiff to Shrewsbury Lunchtime Tour Friday 19 May Severn Estuary Evening Tour from Newport Tuesday 23 May Severn Estuary Lunchtime Tour from Bristol Tuesday 23 May Bristol to Minehead Evening Tour Friday 26 May West Somerset Lunchtime Tour from Minehead Friday 26 May West Somerset Evening Tour from Bishops Lydeard Wednesday 31 May Hampshire Brunch Tour from Salisbury Wednesday 31 May Salisbury to London Saturday 3 June Surrey Hills Lunchtime Tour Saturday 3 June Hampshire Hill Evening Tour Tuesday 6 June Chiltern Hills Lunchtime Tour from London Tuesday 6 June Chiltern Hills Evening Tour from London Terms & Conditions apply

Premier Dining

More than 25 seats Premier Dining Table for 2

First Class

Premium Standard