Scenic Shropshire including Lovely Ludlow
Sunday 11th to Thursday 15th September 2022 - Explore the beautiful half timbered buildings of Ludlow, the stunning Ironbridge Gorge with its iconic bridge and the Morgan car factory. From £479pp
Book NowShropshire is a beautiful county. We’ll take you to visit the famous Ironbridge Gorge Museum which tells the story of the Industrial Revolution through ten museums and many fascinating archaeological sites. Visit the original Iron Bridge built in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Then it’s time to pull back the roof and press your foot on the pedal as we enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Morgan sports car factory. Discover the story of the Morgan’s unique blend of charisma, quality of craftsmanship and performance, from traditional car manufacturing through to today’s exciting cutting edge technology. We love Ludlow - the town is an architectural gem with a lively community feel and stunning medieval architecture. Enjoy some free time in the town, with it's enchanting castle above the river, it's small shops and large number of fabulous eateries.
Telford Hotel & Golf Resort****
This 4-star golf and spa resort has an enviable location overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge and nestled amid acres of gorgeous Severn Valley countryside. The hotels bedrooms are contemporary with luxurious touches and many have stunning views across the Ironbridge Gorge. The hotel offers a restaurant and lounge/bar area for light bites and drinks. Afternoon teas are available in the Gorge Bar and Lounge with delicate sandwiches and pastries. The spa offers a range of treatments and massages, a steam room and swimming pool.
Your holiday includes:
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4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast
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Entrance to Ironbridge
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Visit to Great Malvern
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Tour of the Morgan Car Factory
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Free time in Ludlow
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Travel by Tally Ho coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£479 per person based on two sharing twin / double room. Single supplement £100pp.
Sunday 11 September
We leave Devon in the morning and travel to our hotel near Ironbridge with comfort stops on route.
DMonday 12 September
After a leisurely breakfast we make our way to the beautiful spa town of Great Malvern for a visit to the Morgan Motor Company who have been making exciting sports cars for over 100 years. These cars are world famous for their unique blend of charisma, quality of craftsmanship and performance and our tour you will experience traditional car manufacturing combined with exciting cutting edge technology. After the tour there will be free time in Great Malvern to explore this pretty town before we make our way back to Telford for dinner.
D, FETuesday 13 September
After a full English breakfast we make our way to Ironbridge, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Visiting the museum of Coalbrookdale, and discover how iron changed the world forever. See the products produced and the machines that made them, whilst also being able to watch and talk to the Museums craftsmen and costumed demonstrators. We also visit Blists Hill Victoria Town, the Museum of Iron & of course there will be time to walk across the first ever cast-iron bridge, built in 1779 across the River Severn. Marvel at its true strength and delicate beauty. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust was established in 1967 to preserve and interpret the remains of the Industrial Revolution in the six square miles of the Ironbridge Gorge.
D, FEWednesday 14 Septemb
After breakfast you have the day to enjoy the delights of the pretty medieval town of Ludlow and the weekly street market which is held on Castle Street. Ludlow has a reputation for the quality of its food and drink with many cafes and restaurants.
D, FEThursday 15 Septembe
Today after breakfast we depart for Devon, making stops on route.
D=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
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 | Contact Details |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church | |
| Buckfastleigh | Lay by on old Buckfastleigh - Ashburton Rd Nr Furzeleigh Mill | |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer | |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services | |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage | |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay | |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station | |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library | |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross | |
| Plympton | Plympton St Marys opp Church | |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel | |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
