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Bristol, Cider & Gorge-ous Cheddar

Bristol, Cider & Gorge-ous Cheddar, a rail journey with PTG Tours

Explore Bristol's transport heritage from Brunel's SS Great Britain to Concorde, with Cheddar Gorge, Thatcher's Cider Farm and the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Bristol (4 nights)

    Home station - Bristol

    Journey from home station to Bristol, check in to the DoubleTree by Hilton for the next four nights. Free time before the first evening meal together.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bristol

    Cheddar Gorge and Thatcher's Cider Farm

    Private coach to Cheddar Gorge, walk to the caves to see stalagmites and stalactites and where Cheddar Cheese is matured (alternative: Museum of Prehistory or the Shop at the Gorge). Continue to Myrtle Farm, home of Thatcher's Cider, for a guided tour and tasting.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bristol

    Bristol Floating Harbour, SS Great Britain and East Somerset Railway

    Boat tour of Bristol's Floating Harbour, visit the Being Brunel Museum and SS Great Britain. Afternoon heritage steam journey on the East Somerset Railway with a look at the engine shed and workshop.

  4. Day 4overnight: Bristol

    Aerospace Bristol and Clifton Suspension Bridge

    Guided tour and talk on Concorde at Aerospace Bristol. Continue to the Grade I listed Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge. Free time to explore the city or relax at the hotel.

  5. Day 5

    Bristol - home station

    After breakfast, bid farewell to Bristol and make your way to the station for homeward journeys.

Included

  • 4 nights' bed, breakfast & evening meal
  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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