Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Isle of Man’s three heritage railways.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the Isle of Man’s three heritage railways.
This tour gives you the opportunity to experience the Isle of Mans three heritage railways. The Manx Electric Railway which runs from Douglas to Ramsey; the Snaefell Mountain Railway which climbs to the mountains summit; and the Isle of Man Steam Railway which dates back to 1874. We take a step into the Islands past with trips to the House of Keys and a return journey on the Douglas Bay Horse Tram.
Price includes:
Return Heysham Douglas ferry crossings
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
One way journey from Port Erin to Douglas Steam Railway
Electric tram journey from Douglas to Laxey
Return journey on the Snaefell Railway
Return journey on Douglas Bay Horse Tram
Luxury Coach travel and services of an experienced tour driver
Sun 3rd Aug 2025
Take the ferry from Heysham to Douglas and travel to your hotel.
Mon 4th Aug 2025
After breakfast, we take the Manx Electric Railway to the pretty town of Laxey, famous for the Great Laxey Wheel, and join the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a return journey to the summit. Free time in Peel, so many options here, you may choose to visit the House of Manannan, Peel Castle, or treat yourself to an ice-cream in the harbour. We return home via Tynwald Hill.
Tue 5th Aug 2025
This morning we take a journey on the charming Horse Tram along the Victorian promenade. The rest of the day is taken at your leisure. We highly recommend a walk up to the Manx Museum. This free to visit attraction is packed full of artefacts and treasures unique to the Isle of Man's 10000 year history.
Wed 6th Aug 2025
Travel by coach to Castletown and visit the House of Keys, an interactive retelling of the islands government. Continue south passing Cregneash to the Sound with magnificent views of the Calf of Man. At Port Erin we take a look around the Railway Museum before boarding the Steam Train back to Douglas.
Thu 7th Aug 2025
Return home
Sunday 3rd August 2025
5 Days
The Chesterhouse, Douglas ***
The Chesterhouse Hotel is centrally located on Douglas promenade. This warm and welcoming hotel has 67 bedrooms. There is a lift but due to the layout of the hotel they are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Please speak to Greatdays staff for alternative hotels. There is a large restaurant serving a plentiful buffet for breakfast and dinner. Coach parking is offsite and may be chargeable. The restaurant also has a small bar area. 2 nights entertainment included in a 4-night stay.
Accessibility:
· Lift access
· Due to the layout of the hotel they are unable to accommodate guests in wheelchairs
Price per twin/double: £758
Price per single: £828
Non-Refundable Deposit £100 payable on acceptance of booking.
Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.
All sums quoted include taxes where applicable.
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 |
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Aspatria 1 | Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB |
Bigrigg | Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT |
Carlisle / Lowther Street | In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ |
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2 | Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ |
Cleator Moor Square | Cleator Moor Square, Cleator Moor CA25 5AP |
Cockermouth, Aldi | Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH |
Egremont | Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA |
Flimby, Railway Station | Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN |
Harrington GallopingHorse | Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ |
Keswick | Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA |
Maryport, Curzon Street | B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA |
Penrith | Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ |
Thursby | Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE |
Whitehaven | Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG |
Wigton | Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP |
Wigton Depot | Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE |
Workington | Seaton Bus Stop (opposite M&S Car Park) Workington CA14 3AB |
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