SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Crewe, Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, Ludlow, Leominster, Hereford, Abergavenny, Cwmbran

Enjoy an exciting day trip to the dynamic and vibrant waterfront city of Portsmouth. From the pomp and ceremony of our proud naval and maritime heritage, to towering world-class visitor attractions, museums and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for everyone. Ideally situated on the south coast of England, the UK’s only island city is ideal for a day by the sea. There are lots of things to do during the three-hour afternoon break.

SATURDAY 23 TO MONDAY 25 MARCH 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham Int, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe, Warrington, Preston.

We are delighted to present a three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland. The journey will be over the entire length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland crossing magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight.

SATURDAY 6 TO MONDAY 8 APRIL 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, East Midlands Parkway, Ilkeston, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Doncaster

We are delighted to present a three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland. The journey will be over the entire length of the world famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland crossing magnificent bridges and viaducts with our train climbing high into the mountains with the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight.

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Shrewsbury, Crewe, Warrington, Newton-le-Willows, Manchester Victoria, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Brighouse, Wakefield

We present a scenic tour to the spectacular North East with its landscape of iconic landmarks and beautiful dramatic coastline as we travel through the Vale of York with views of the Yorkshire Moors and then through Newcastle crossing the famous bridges and along the sweeping Northumberland coastal route. This tour offers a choice of leisure time in either picturesque Alnmouth or the historic border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, with an optional off train tour to the magnificent Alnwick Castle.

SATURDAY 11 MAY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham Int, Coventry, Rugby, Northampton, Milton Keynes

This is a fabulous train offering a circular tour through South East England with features including the journey through the picturesque Garden of England and around the beautiful Kent coast with the beautiful white cliffs towering above the train – the highlight of the day being an afternoon break for sightseeing in historic Canterbury, a UNESCO heritage site brimming with thousands of years of history. Our outward journey takes us through the London suburbs and into the open countryside of the pretty Garden of England which is rich with Oast Houses and Hop Fields.

SATURDAY 1 JUNE 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham Int, Walsall, Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Crewe

This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, we travel over 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  Following an afternoon break in the historic county town of Appleby our memorable journey continues over the highly scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with a backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea.

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Cardiff, Newport, Cwmbran, Abergavenny, Hereford, Leominster, Ludlow, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Crewe

This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, we travel over 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  Following an afternoon break in the historic county town of Appleby our memorable journey continues over the highly scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with a backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea.

SATURDAY 29 JUNE 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Hull, Brough, Goole, Doncaster, Mexborough, Meadowhall, Sheffield, New Mills, Romiley, Manchester Piccadilly

This is a day out to remember as ‘The Statesman’ train heads into North Wales for a journey along the spectacular coastal route with its sweeping sea views and climbing high into the Snowdonia National Park and up the stunningly beautiful Conwy Valley passing through a region of wild mountains, hidden valleys and cascading rivers. There is the option of spending time at either the popular Victorian town of Betws-y-Coed, or Blaenau Ffestiniog. We also have an optional excursion available offering a steam hauled journey on the famous Ffestiniog Railway.

SATURDAY 13 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Chester, Wrexham, Ruabon, Gobowen, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham Int, Coventry

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel through the heart of England and around London on the elevated route offering distant wonderful views of our capital city as we continue to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station. Royal Windsor has so much to offer with all attractions within easy walking distance ranging from the imposing castle, which is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British Kings & Queens for 1,000 years.

SATURDAY 27 JULY 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Crewe, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Telford, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Droitwich, Worcester, Cheltenham

Join us for a wonderful day out with a journey through pretty Somerset and around the beautiful Devon coast with time available to discover the many charms of the ‘English Riviera’ for an afternoon sightseeing break in the seaside resorts of either Torquay or Paignton - Passing Powderham Castle and travelling alongside the stunning Exe Estuary with its pretty fishing boats and views across to the Jurassic Coast our train takes the exciting sea wall line as we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and along beaches and coves at Dawlish with the sea keeping company all the way to Newton Abbot.

SATURDAY 10 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Derby, Long Eaton, Beeston, Ilkeston, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Meadowhall, Moorthorpe, York

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels on an enchanting journey over the border and through the Scottish Lowlands to the very heart of the capital and what is regarded by many as Britain’s most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing. Visit the the Palace of Holyroodhouse or the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous take a short tram ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia.

SATURDAY 17 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Preston, Wigan, Warrington, Crewe, Stafford, Rugeley, Lichfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Rugby

Enjoy a memorable day on board ‘The Statesman’ as we travel through the heart of England and around London on the elevated route offering distant wonderful views of our capital city as we continue to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station. Royal Windsor has so much to offer with all attractions within easy walking distance ranging from the imposing castle, which is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and has been the family home of British Kings & Queens for 1,000 years.

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Nottingham, East Midlands Parkway, Loughborough, Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coleshill Parkway, Barnt Green

We recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age of railway travel with a journey around the beautiful Devon coast on the exciting sea wall line as we race through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and along beaches and coves at Dawlish, with time available to discover the many charms of the ‘English Riviera’ - the famous annual Royal Regatta at Dartmouth will be in full swing with over 200 yachts, steam ships and various events on land, sea and in the air. Alternatively, take a leisurely cruise on the River Dart or steam hauled journey on the Paignton & Dartmouth Railway.

SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
High Wycombe, Princes Risborough, Haddenham & Thame, Bicester, Banbury, Warwick, Solihull, Tamworth, Burton-on-Trent, Derby

This very special tour offers a delightful journey through Yorkshire to the quintessential seaside resort of Scarborough. Passing through historic York we cross the River Ouse with magnificent views of the Minster towering over the city, then cross the Vale of York and follow the River Derwent past Kirkham Abbey with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and through the historic market town of Malton to delightful Scarborough for an afternoon break of around three hours.

SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Ely, March, Peterborough, Stamford,  Oakham, Melton Mowbray,  Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough,  Bedford

We are pleased to present a unique tour travelling through the Vale of the White Horse and rolling hills and gentle scenery of beautiful Wiltshire, with a choice of destinations for an afternoon break - the elegant Georgian city of Bath Spa, where a visit to the Roman Pump Room and Baths is recommended. Or, the unique charms of Bristol, its ancient Dockyard including the S.S Great Britain launched by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843 and now restored as a proud memorial to its great designer. Whichever you choose we can guarantee a memorable and lasting experience of the West Country.

SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Holyhead, Bangor, Llandudno Jct, Colwyn Bay, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Chester, Frodsham

This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, we travel over 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.  Following an afternoon break in the historic county town of Appleby our memorable journey continues over the highly scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with a backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea.

SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Wolverhampton, Telford, Wellington, Shrewsbury, Crewe, Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, Preston

We are pleased to present one of our most popular tours as “The Statesman” train travels on an enchanting journey over the border and through the Scottish Lowlands to the very heart of the capital and what is regarded by many as Britain’s most beautiful city where the afternoon is available for shopping and sightseeing. Visit the the Palace of Holyroodhouse or the impressive fortress of Edinburgh Castle set high on a rocky crag, home of the Scottish Crown Jewels and Stone of Destiny. For the more adventurous take a short tram ride to the former Royal Yacht Britannia.

SATURDAY 19 TO MONDAY 21 OCTOBER 2019
DEPARTING FROM: 
Stevenage, Hitchin, St Neots, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Grantham, Newark, Retford, Doncaster, York

Enjoy a superb three-day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most beautiful time of year with purple heather carpeting the mountains and autumn leaves turning to a burnished gold – Travel is over the scenic Highland line to Inverness as we cross impressive bridges with views of cascading waterfalls and tranquil lochs plus a return journey over the spectacular and remote route to Kyle of Lochalsh with an off train excursion included to the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle. Overnight accommodation will be in quality 4-star hotels in Inverness.