Departing From
- Ely,
- March,
- Peterborough,
- Stamford,
- Oakham,
- Melton Mowbray,
- Leicester,
- Hinckley,
- Nuneaton
We are pleased to present a memorable day out for the May Bank Holiday as “The Statesman” land cruise train travels across the Cheshire Plain with views of Beeston Castle, then through the Roman Walls of historic Chester and after crossing the River Dee we take the route along the spectacular Welsh coast past Rhyl and Colwyn Bay offering sweeping sea views for a visit to the beautiful Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno with its two sandy bays and traditional pier.
Regarded as one of the finest seaside resorts in Britain there is so much to enjoy with a splendid promenade spanning the curving bay between the headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme and an excellent restored pier. The town is outstandingly preserved with all the traditional attractions of its Victorian origins so perhaps take a ride up the Great Orme on board the preserved working tramway that dates to 1902 and offers spectacular views to Snowdonia and Anglesea.
As an optional alternative our train will also call at Llandudno Junction for those wishing to perhaps visit the beautiful historic town and thirteenth century castle at Conwy, or ride the local service train along the estuary and up the spectacular and scenic Conwy Valley to the mountain resort of Betws-y-Coed or the slate capital of Blaenau Ffestiniog (payable locally).
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Ely | 06.20 | 22.45 |
| March | 06.40 | 22.25 |
| Peterborough | 07.15 | 21.55 |
| Stamford | 07.30 | 21.40 |
| Oakham | 07.55 | 21.15 |
| Melton Mowbray | 08.10 | 21.00 |
| Leicester | 09.05 | 20.35 |
| Hinckley | 09.25 | 20.05 |
| Nuneaton | 09.35 | 19.40 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Standard Class (non-dining) - £90
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of 4 with bookings for 2 seated side by side and single bookings normally allocated an aisle seat – a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks.
First Class (non-dining) - £155
Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee, and light snacks are included, and a buffet bar is available for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and alcoholic drinks. Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)
Pullman Dining - £310
This is the ultimate travel experience – seating is in our refurbished Pullman style umber & cream wood panelled carriages offering additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows with seating at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed with fine crockery, fresh flowers and glassware. The day starts as you settle into your seat with a glass of chilled bucks’ fizz, followed by a full English breakfast and late morning tea/coffee service with pastries prior to the arrival at our destination. Following an afternoon sightseeing break you will be welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward and offered a refreshing glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous four course seasonal dinner, created by our Executive Chef, will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey will conclude with a service of coffee and homemade petits fours as you arrive back at your home station relaxed and refreshed. Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)
