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Royal Mint, Penderyn & Brecon Railway
This four-day break to South Wales will feature some popular and interesting inclusions which are some of the regions’ top attractions. Enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Mint and gain unprecedented access to discover the people and events behind the coins in your pocket. We also visit Penderyn Distillery where you can enjoy a guided tour and learn about the history of whisky making in Wales. Finally we take a ride on the Brecon Mountain Railway to see the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons.
HOLIDAY INN CARDIFF CITY CENTRE
The Holiday Inn Cardiff City hotel is conveniently located between the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Castle and is only a short walk to all the major attractions and shopping areas. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, television, radio, Wi-Fi, telephone, iron / ironing board, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. The hotel also features the Junction Restaurant and bar, plus the Callaghan’s Sports Bar. Lift to all floors.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE
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Accommodation with breakfast (Half Board Upgrade Available)
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Admission & Guided tour of the Royal Mint
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Penderyn Distillery guided tour & tasting
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Return journey on Brecon Mountain Railway
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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
Our outward journey to Cardiff takes us via Hereford, Ross on Wye, Monmouth and Newport, arriving in Cardiff mid-afternoon for check in to the Holiday Inn. After checking in to our hotel the remainder of the day will be free to begin exploring Cardiff.
D*Day Two
This morning we visit the Royal Mint Experience at Llantrisant, the only place in the world where you can witness the UK's coins being made. Head behind the scenes to follow the journey of a coin from a blank to a bank during a 45-minute Guided Factory Experience. You can also discover rare coins and over 1000 years of history in the exhibition gallery, this fabulous experience is one to remember. Following our visit we return to Cardiff where the remainder of the day will be at leisure.
Day Three
We drive up through the Rhondda Valley to Penderyn for a visit to the whisky distillery, located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons. A tour of the distillery is included with some whisky tasting then we travel on to nearby Pant and take our seats on the Brecon Mountain Railway. Enjoy a return ride on a vintage steam train into the National Park to see some stunning views of the peaks of the Beacons across the Taf Fechan reservoir.
Day Four
After breakfast we departure from the hotel for our journey back to North Wales.
BB=Breakfast Included, D*=Dinner (Extra Charge)
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 |
| Bangor, Nelson Pub | Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub |
| Bangor, Pontio Centre | Bangor, Pontio Centre Bus Stop |
| Bethel | Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop |
| Bontnewydd | Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop |
| Bryngwran | Bryngwran, School Entrance |
| Caergeiliog | Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub |
| Caernarfon, Campbell Road | Caernarfon, Bus Stop Bottom of Campbell Road |
| Caernarfon, Leisure Cent. | Caernarfon, Bus Stop opposite Leisure Centre |
| Caernarfon, Morrisons | Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Waterloo Port | Caernarfon, Waterloo Port Bus Stop |
| Caernarfon, Y Glyn | Caernarfon, Y Glyn Bethel Road |
| Chester | Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop |
| Chirk | Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre |
| 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 |
| Llanberis, Maes Padarn | Llanberis, Bus Stop Opposite Maes Padarn |
| Llanberis, Spar | Llanberis, Outside Spar Shop |
| 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 | Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park) |
| Llanfairpwll Park & Ride | Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride |
| Llangefni | Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop |
| Llanrug | Llanrug, Arvonia Garage |
| Menai Bridge | Menai Bridge, Library Bus Stop |
| Northop | Northop, Red Lion Pub Bus Stop |
| Oswestry | Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park |
| Penrhyn Bay | Penrhyn Bay, Post Office |
| Penygroes | Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel) |
| Porthmadog | Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop |
| Pwllheli | Pwllheli, Bus Station |
| Rhos on Sea, Cayley Arms | Rhos on Sea, Bus Stop Opposite Cayley Arms |
| 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 | Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street |
| Y Felinheli, St. Marys | Y Felinheli, St Mary's Church Bus Stop |
| Y Felinheli, Victoria | Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop |
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