Step into Britain’s glorious past on an elegant escape through Shropshire and the Ironbridge Gorge, where heritage railways, enchanting towns and immersive museums create an unforgettable experience.

Best Western Valley Hotel, Telford ****

Nestled in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site, the four-star Best Western Valley Hotel offers a warm welcome in a peaceful riverside setting. Housed in an elegant Georgian building, the hotel combines traditional character with modern comfort and is ideally located for exploring the area's rich industrial heritage. Guests can relax in comfortable bedrooms, enjoy delicious meals in the hotel's restaurant and unwind in the welcoming lounge and bar after a day of sightseeing.

Price Includes

• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

• Steam railway journey from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth

• Entry to Blists Hill

• Entry to the Black Country Living Museum

• Coach excursions as described

• Fully escorted throughout

We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.

Steam, Stories & Shropshire Delights

Step back in time on this fascinating escorted holiday, exploring the rich industrial heritage, beautiful countryside and historic market towns of Shropshire and the West Midlands.

This carefully planned five-day holiday combines nostalgic steam railways, award-winning museums and picturesque towns with the warm hospitality of the four-star Best Western Valley Hotel in Telford.

Begin your journey with a visit to the historic county town of Warwick, where medieval streets, independent shops and charming cafés provide the perfect introduction to your holiday.

One of the highlights of the tour is a memorable journey aboard the famous Severn Valley Railway. Travel by beautifully restored steam train from Kidderminster to the delightful riverside town of Bridgnorth, enjoying spectacular views of the Shropshire countryside before continuing to the elegant market town of Shrewsbury, renowned for its black and white timber-framed buildings, historic streets and beautiful riverside setting.

Discover the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution as you explore the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the fascinating Blists Hill Victorian Town, where costumed characters, traditional shops and authentic Victorian streets bring history vividly to life.

Continue your journey through Britain's industrial past with a visit to the award-winning Black Country Living Museum. Wander historic streets, ride traditional trams, explore old-fashioned shops and workshops, and experience what life was like during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Before returning home, enjoy time in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace. Explore its charming streets, riverside walks, independent shops and historic buildings before beginning the journey home.

Tour Highlights

• Journey on the Severn Valley Railway

• Visit the historic town of Bridgnorth

• Explore picturesque Shrewsbury

• Discover Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Entry to Blists Hill Victorian Town

• Visit the award-winning Black Country Living Museum

• Free time in historic Warwick

• Explore Stratford-upon-Avon

• Four nights at the Best Western Valley Hotel

Perfect for lovers of history, heritage railways and Britain's industrial past, this delightful holiday combines fascinating attractions with beautiful scenery and charming historic towns, creating a memorable escape to the heart of England.