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Isle of Man
Between the coastlines of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in the middle of the Irish Sea lies the delightful Isle of Man, a unique self-governing kingdom with its own parliament. The island offers a wealth of attractions including the Victorian railway systems and the famous old horse drawn trams. Enjoy the fabulous scenery around the island with enchanting glens and beaches, medieval castles and beautiful parks and gardens. Douglas is the island’s main resort set on a crescent on Douglas Bay.
SEFTON HOTEL
The Sefton Hotel is perfectly situated in a prime location on the promenade. The hotel is a sympathetic mixture of a fine restored Victorian hotel and a new extension set round a unique indoor atrium water garden. Facilities include a breakfast room, the Sir Normans Bar and the award winning Gallery Restaurant. All bedrooms feature satellite television, telephone, internet access, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, trouser press, safe and tea & coffee making facilities. The sefton also features a leisure club with indoor swimming pool. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with breakfast
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Single journey on the Manx Electric Railway
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Return journey on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
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Return ferry crossings
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Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
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Return coach travel from your local pick up point
Day One
We travel to Heysham where we board the Steam Packet ferry for an afternoon sailing to Douglas. On arrival a short journey along the promenade will take us to the Sefton Hotel where we stay for the next four nights.
Day Two
A free day in Douglas to explore the Island’s capital, perhaps take a nostalgic journey along the Douglas promenade on the world’s oldest horse drawn tramway. You can also visit the Manx Museum and National Art Gallery or maybe take a pleasure boat trip around the harbour.
BDay Three
Today we have some included railway journeys for your enjoyment commencing with a ride on the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to the village of Laxey, home of the Great Laxey Wheel, the largest working waterwheel in the world. We then board the Mountain Railway for a return journey to the summit of Snaefell. On arrival back in Laxey we board the electric railway again for a lovely scenic journey along the coast to Ramsey, the second largest town on the island.
BDay Four
Today we head south to Castletown, the island’s former Capital. From here we continue to the popular resort of Port Erin where there will be an opportunity to see the Railway Museum, then we return to Douglas via the fishing port of Peel.
BDay Five
Following breakfast this morning we board our ferry for the return crossing to Heysham and on home to North Wales.
BB=Breakfast Included
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abergele | Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop |
| Colwyn Bay | Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop |
| Criccieth, Medical Centre | Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop |
| Ewloe | Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel |
| Gaerwen | Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park |
| Gwalchmai | Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock |
| Holyhead | Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance |
| Llandudno | Llandudno, Mostyn Broadway Coach Park Bus Stop |
| Llandudno Jct. Station | Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop |
| Llandygai | Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance |
| Llanfairfechan | Llanfairfechan, Castle Bridge Bus Stop |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Bus Stop Opposite Co-op |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| Rhos on Sea, Hickorys | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Hickorys Restaurant |
| St. Asaph | St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station |
| Valley | Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel |
| Wrexham, Northbound | Wrexham, Taxi Stand King Street (Taxi Feeder Service) |
