Welsh Highlands Express
30 Aug - 3 Sep 27: A 5 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Wales with Johnsons Coaches staying at Celtic Royal Hotel
Monday 30th August 2027 – Friday 3rd September 2027
5 Days
From £899
Discover the dramatic scenery, historic railways and timeless charm of North Wales on this memorable Welsh Highlands Express break. Based at the Celtic Royal Hotel in Caernarfon, enjoy two superb heritage railway journeys through the landscapes of Eryri/Snowdonia, with time to explore Caernarfon, Beddgelert, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno. We also visit Bodrhyddan Hall, a fascinating Grade I listed family home filled with history, art, armour and unusual treasures, before returning through the beautiful Welsh countryside. With comfortable coach travel, included excursions and wonderful mountain views, this is a relaxing and scenic Welsh escape.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Journey on the spectacular Welsh Highland Railway from Caernarfon to Beddgelert
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Ride the historic Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog
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Visit Bodrhyddan Hall, its fascinating collections and colourful gardens
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Enjoy free time in the elegant seaside resort of Llandudno
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Stay at the Celtic Royal Hotel in the historic town of Caernarfon
The Celtic Royal Hotel
This stylish three-star hotel is located in the famous coastal town of Caernarfon, North Wales. It has superb leisure facilities, including a sixteen-metre swimming pool. The bright and airy bedrooms all have TV, tea/coffee making facilities to make your stay a comfortable one. The restaurant is bright and spacious and there is a contemporary pub-style bar offering plenty of comfortable seating. There are also four luxurious, cosy lounge rooms with plenty of sofas and armchairs. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.. Mobility Grade 4: Isolated steps throughout the hotel and there is a lift that serves all floors.
HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE
3-Star * En Suite Bedrooms * TV * Hairdryer * Hospitality Tray * Lift * Indoor Pool
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast
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Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘Frist Class’ seating & legroom
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Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks
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USB charging points and free Wi-Fi on board
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Bodryhddan Hall with private tour
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Welsh Highland Railway single journey
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The Ffestiniog Railway single journey
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Outlined Excursions
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1 night live entertainment(subject to minimum numbers)
Date, Price & Supplement
30 Aug 27
£899
Double/Twin for Sole Use: £160
Insurance: £40
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
Day One: Arrival |
We depart from Henley and travel by coach through the changing scenery towards North Wales. On arrival in Caernarfon, we settle into the Celtic Royal Hotel, our base for the next four nights, with time to relax and enjoy the hotel's comfortable surroundings before dinner. |
Day Two |
Today we board the Welsh Highland Railway in Caernarfon for a memorable journey to the picture-postcard village of Beddgelert. Sit back in comfortable heritage carriages as the train twists around seemingly impossible bends, climbs steep gradients and passes through magnificent mountain scenery beneath the slopes of Snowdon. We return by coach to Caernarfon, where the remainder of the afternoon is free to explore at leisure. |
Day Three |
This morning we visit Bodrhyddan Hall, an imposing Grade I listed home set within several hundred acres of North Wales countryside and home to Lord Langford's family for over 500 years. During our guided tour, discover stories from the hall's vibrant past and view fascinating collections including arms and armour, fine art and a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy and sarcophagus. There will also be time to enjoy the colourful gardens, with cascading lawns, a Japanese walk and a formal Victorian parterre. Later, we continue to Llandudno for free time in this classic seaside resort before returning to the hotel. |
Day Four |
Today we travel to Porthmadog to join the famous Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832. Our journey to Blaenau Ffestiniog covers 13½ miles of outstanding scenery, from glorious coastline and ancient oak woodland to mountains, rivers and castles. Look out for Porthmadog Harbour, rolling peaks and dramatic valleys as the railway climbs towards the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. After some free time to explore, we return by coach to the hotel. |
Day Five |
After breakfast, we leave Caernarfon and begin our journey home. Sit back and relax on board the coach as we travel back through Wales and into England, returning to the Henley area with fond memories of our Welsh Highlands Express holiday. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 30 Aug 2027 | 5 Days | £899.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
Home pick-ups
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