Is train travel included?

Yes. Standard Class rail travel on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and the Severn Valley Railway is included, along with all coach transport.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and includes guided tours and excursions.

What meals are provided?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day. Lunches are at leisure so you can choose where to eat.

Which heritage railways are included?

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Broadway to Cheltenham, 14 miles) and the Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, 16 miles).

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Cotswolds & The Severn Valley

English heritage railways through the Cotswolds and Severn Valley, five days from Worcester

Great Rail Journeys operates this five-day escorted tour through the Cotswolds, staying in Worcester, a medieval city next to the train station. The holiday blends guided sightseeing with two heritage railway journeys. Day one settles you into the 4-star Worcester Whitehouse Hotel and introduces the group. Day two features a guided walking tour of Worcester's timber-framed Tudor buildings and cathedral, where King John is buried. Day three takes you by coach to Broadway, the spa town of the Cotswolds, before boarding the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway for a scenic ride toward Cheltenham. Day four travels to Bridgnorth for a 16-mile journey on the Severn Valley Railway along the winding River Severn through remote valleys visible only from the train. The tour suits first-time rail travellers who enjoy being looked after, history lovers drawn to England's medieval architecture, and those who want the Cotswolds without arranging their own transport.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has risen £220 since 4 Jul, to £699.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 4 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

All four nights are spent in one hotel in Worcester; the tour relies on coach transfers to reach the heritage railways and towns
Group size can reach 40 travellers, not a small-group experience
Departures and availability are not listed in the evidence; confirm dates with Great Rail Journeys before booking

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Worcester
A warm welcome in Worcester
Your holiday begins as you arrive at our hotel in Worcester, conveniently located next to the train station. After meeting the Tour Manager and your group of fellow travellers, there's time to explore at leisure. This evening, we regroup in our hotel to enjoy our first dinner together.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Worcester
Uncover the famed attractions of Worcester
A guided walking tour reveals the sights of Worcester, including the timber-framed Tudor buildings and the magnificent cathedral, home to the tomb of King John. The afternoon is at leisure - visit the Museum of Royal Worcester to see the famous porcelain, or enjoy the boutiques. We have dinner at the hotel this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3railovernight: Worcester
A heritage Cotswolds rail journey from Broadway to Cheltenham
We travel by coach to Broadway, the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', with time to discover its High Street. We board the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway for a journey with views of the Vale of Evesham to Cheltenham, with free time to enjoy the spa town's cafés and Regency architecture. We return by coach to our hotel for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4railovernight: Worcester
Exploring Bridgnorth and the vintage Severn Valley Railway
We transfer by coach to Bridgnorth, split by the River Severn into High Town and Low Town, with time to explore - you could take the Bridgnorth Cliff Railway. We join the Severn Valley Railway for a 16-mile journey along the River Severn, crossing the 200-foot Victoria Bridge, arriving in Kidderminster before travelling back to Worcester by coach for our final dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5
Homeward bound
Our Cotswolds holiday comes to an end after breakfast this morning. Once you've checked out of the hotel, you are free to make your way home or continue exploring the beautiful surrounding area on your own.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Guided walking tour of Worcester reveals timber-framed Tudor buildings and the medieval cathedral, which contains the tomb of King John
Day 3Travel on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway from Broadway through the Vale of Evesham to Cheltenham
Day 4Board the Severn Valley Railway for a 16-mile journey along the winding River Severn, viewing remote valleys only accessible by rail

Included

Tour Manager: Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 4 nights' 4-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Standard Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Food & Drink: Breakfast and dinner each day
Excursions & Entertainment: All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?: Yes. Standard Class rail travel on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway and the Severn Valley Railway is included, along with all coach transport.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and includes guided tours and excursions.
What meals are provided?: Breakfast and dinner are included each day. Lunches are at leisure so you can choose where to eat.
Which heritage railways are included?: The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (Broadway to Cheltenham, 14 miles) and the Severn Valley Railway (Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, 16 miles).