Travel to Lancashire for this holiday to the picturesque Ribble Valley. With excursions including a chocolate making demonstration at the Chocolate House with some samples of sweet treats to tantalise your taste buds. Enjoy a trip on the East Lancashire Railway, a heritage railway that takes you through the beautiful Lancashire countryside to the market town of Bury. During your trip, entrance to three other well-known Lancashire landmarks is included as well.
Travel
Your comfort is our priority and all travel arrangements have been made with this in mind. Comfort stops will always be planned en route for lunch/refreshments. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, where your luggage will be taken to your room (unless otherwise specified) and you will have plenty of time to freshen up before the evening meal. Return travel will follow a similar schedule.
Your Hotel: Hallmark Hotel Preston, Leyland
The Hallmark Hotel Preston is unbeatable for location when it comes to exploring the northwest. With rooms all displaying clean contemporary design and richly patterned carpets, bold splashes of colour and mellow lighting. The public areas feature artwork by local artists and there are dining services onsite where the food is fresh and locally sourced.
Itinerary and What's Included
- Luxury coach travel to and from destination
- Comfort stop in both directions
- Porterage on arrival and departure
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
- Excursions
Excursions
All of our excursions are included in the holiday price unless otherwise specified. In addition to the planned activities, most excursions will allow plenty of free time for you to explore our well-chosen destinations. If you prefer to make other arrangements or just relax at the hotel instead of any of the excursions, you are welcome to do so. If so, we kindly ask you to please inform your driver. We will depart after breakfast and return in the late afternoon or early evening, to enable you to freshen up before your evening meal.
Gawthorpe Hall
Journey on East Lancashire Railway
Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre
The Chocolate House
Samlesbury Hall
