Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, Severn and Steam
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The Sabrina boat cruise along the river Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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View of the bridge and castle in Ludlow, Shropshire
Tucked away between the West Midlands and the Welsh border, Shropshire is both a hidden gem and a very special place to visit. This tour includes some of the county’s highlights: a visit to medieval Shrewsbury, including a walking tour and river cruise; a ride on the steam-hauled Severn Valley Railway; and time to explore the market towns of Ludlow and Bridgnorth.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
The Greatdays team will be pleased to offer suggestions for places to visit on the journey , or for refreshment breaks.
Day 2
Shrewsbury, walking tour and cruise on the River Severn
Today we travel to Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest medieval market towns. After a walking tour led by a local guide there’s free time to explore the quaint narrow streets and hidden alleyways. In the afternoon we take a relaxing 45-minute cruise (with commentary) around the picturesque River Severn loop to see the town from the water.
Day 3
Ludlow and Severn Valley Railway
This morning we take a leisurely drive over the Shropshire Hills via Bishops Castle and Knighton to the thriving medieval market town of Ludlow. Poet John Betjeman described the town as “probably the loveliest town in England”. We then travel to Kidderminster for a ride behind a steam locomotive on the Severn Valley Railway. The 16-mile run to Bridgnorth follows the River Severn through glorious and unspoilt countryside. On arrival there’s free time to explore the town, possibly taking the steepest inland funicular railway between the lower and upper town.
Day 4
Return home
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Shropshire.
| Dates | 4 days / 3 nights |
| 2024 dates | Prices available on request |
| 2025 dates | From £339.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
