Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

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Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

3 Days Starting and ending in United Kingdom

Visiting: Didcot Railway Centre, Didcot

Tour operator:

Just Go Holidays

Tour code:

10443

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Interests:

Cultural, History, Rail Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a nostalgic journey with the "Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre" tour. Enjoy a seamless experience with return coach travel and a two-night stay at a selected hotel, complete with dinner and breakfast. Dive into the rich railway heritage at the Didcot Railway Centre, a living museum of the Great Western Railway, where you can explore an impressive collection of steam engines and historic exhibits. The highlight of your visit will be the exhilarating train rides behind the iconic Flying Scotsman and the historic Pendennis Castle, both offering a glimpse into the golden age of steam travel. Please note, rides are on a first-come, first-served basis. This tour promises a captivating blend of history, comfort, and adventure for steam train enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Highlights

  • Admission to Didcot Railway Centre

  • Train journeys behind the Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle

  • Explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons, and buildings at Didcot Railway Centre

  • Experience the living museum of the Great Western Railway

  • Discover the history of railways with interactive exhibits and demonstrations

  • Visit the historic railway town of Didcot, renowned for its rich railway heritage

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

Location: Didcot Railway Centre

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel in time for dinner and our first night’s stay.

Day 2 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

Location: Didcot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Following breakfast at the hotel, we head to Didcot, a historic railway town renowned for its rich railway heritage and home to the Didcot Railway Centre. The Didcot Railway Centre is a living museum of the Great Western Railway, where visitors can explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons and buildings. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of railways, with interactive exhibits, demonstrations and train rides that transport visitors back to the golden age of steam travel. This must-see museum also includes the towering Coal Stage, the Broad Gauge and Transfer Shed and much more. During the day we board our train behind the magnificent Flying Scotsman or its rival, the historic Pendennis Castle. Known for its speed and power, the Pendennis Castle played a significant role in hauling express passenger trains. It has a rich history, having been preserved and restored multiple times, and remains a beloved icon of British railway heritage. Please note: it is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.

Day 3 : Flying Scotsman & Steam Legends at Didcot Railway Centre

Location: Didcot Railway Centre

Meals Included: Breakfast

After checking out of the hotel, we board the coach for our journey home.

What's Included

  • Return Coach Travel

    The tour includes return coach travel for all participants.

  • Hotel Stay

    The tour includes a 2-night stay at a selected hotel with a JG3 or JG4 rating.

  • Admission to Didcot Railway Centre

    Admission to the Didcot Railway Centre is included in the tour.

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What's Not Included

Specific Train Ride Times

It is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle.

Accommodation

Stay at a well-appointed hotel with en suite rooms, bar, and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style. Hotel ratings range from JG3 to JG4, offering varying levels of comfort and service. Hotel details confirmed 3 weeks before departure, may not suit those with limited mobility.

Mode of Transport

Enjoy return coach travel from your local area to the hotel and Didcot Railway Centre. Experience train journeys behind the iconic Flying Scotsman and Pendennis Castle locomotives, with rides available on a first come, first served basis throughout the day.

Check out our Q&As

  • Can I book a specific time to ride behind the Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle?

    No, it is not possible to book a specific time to ride behind the Flying Scotsman or Pendennis Castle. Both locomotives will be hauling passengers throughout the day and passengers can travel on a first come, first served basis.

  • What can I expect to see at the Didcot Railway Centre?

    At the Didcot Railway Centre, you can explore a unique collection of steam engines, coaches, wagons, and buildings. The museum offers interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and train rides that transport visitors back to the golden age of steam travel. Notable features include the towering Coal Stage, the Broad Gauge and Transfer Shed, among others.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    The accommodation will be at a well-appointed hotel with comfortable en suite rooms. Facilities include a bar and restaurant, and meals may be buffet style. The hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, and it may not have a lift or ground floor rooms, which could be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

  • What is the significance of the Pendennis Castle locomotive?

    The Pendennis Castle is known for its speed and power and played a significant role in hauling express passenger trains. It has a rich history, having been preserved and restored multiple times, and remains a beloved icon of British railway heritage.

Reviews of this operator

Tracie Chana (Google Reviewer)  

My trip to Scarborough and...

02-Dec-2023

My trip to Scarborough and Witney.was fantastic .food at the grand hotel was buffet style.so you could help yourself.i went Monday to Friday from 20 November 2023

rochelle pitt (Google Reviewer)  

Just had a Cornwall short...

25-Feb-2025

Just had a Cornwall short break. Steve our driver was kind and courteous. The pentire hotel was a wonderful stay. I would definitely do it again.

Christine Frodsham (Google Reviewer)  

Just come back from Liverpool,...

09-Mar-2024

Just come back from Liverpool, our driver, Gareth, was lovely, he looked after us, was an excellent driver and nothing was a bother. The coach was very clean and comfortable. My first time with the company and would recommend. Have requested brochures for next trip.

Patricia Stockton (Google Reviewer)  

Just returned from a 5day...

31-May-2024

Just returned from a 5day break to Weson super Mare, Bath & surrounding area, with my partner. The driver Martin was very professional, and a credit to your company. The hotel was a bit dated but could be overlooked by the quality of the home made food, it was fantastic & enough for the best of appetites. The staff & entertainment were also amazing. An excellent fun filled break.

Helen Stephens (Google Reviewer)  

Just came back from Benidorm,...

31-Mar-2025

Just came back from Benidorm, didn't know what to expect but we were very impressed with how well organised everything was. We had a long journey from Cornwall and the two feeder drivers were really nice and on time. Had a wonderful tour driver, Corey who was brilliant and really looked after everyone. The hotel was really good, spotless and the staff were nice. Only niggle was there wasn't much entertainment in hotel and food could have been a bit hotter.

Catherine Dibble (Google Reviewer)  

Harrogate trip was fantastic. Beautiful...

15-Oct-2024

Harrogate trip was fantastic. Beautiful hotel food excellent.Carl our driver great... On to Knarsbough visit a lovely Old Mansion House loads of History.. finished with a Cream Tea... Great Value .

David Metcalf (Google Reviewer)  

Returned on Friday evening from...

27-Oct-2024

Returned on Friday evening from Scotland's Beautiful Banffshire. Good holiday, great value for money, but marred by some issues. 5-25am pick up from Chester, then huge detour to Preston because the feeder coach driver didn't know the route! 3 hours late leaving Preston, didn't arrive at hotel in Peterhead until 19-35. Straight in for our evening meal. Hotel very good, helpful and friendly, but too cramped at long tables for meals. Food always hot and tasty, rooms clean, comfy and warm. Bit of a hike to reach our lodge. Enjoyable excursions with our driver Martin, but unaware that onboard toilet only to be used when stationary. What's the point of having the toilet? Made some journeys very uncomfortable. Would think twice about booking again.

Zena Lampert (Google Reviewer)  

I am very disappointed with...

14-Feb-2024

I am very disappointed with my coach trip I paid £70 supplement for being single and I paid for a sea view when I arrived the room was small the bed was dirty the Seaview was a small square window and the view was a roof I asked to be changed was given a twin room with a seaview which was ok. The room was very dated the toilet flush didn’t flush there was enough Pugh milk to make one cup of tea and the sugar sachets had been there so long the sugar had gone hard. The dinner food was stone cold the salad lettuce was limp to say the least the food was atrocious so I decided to dine out. The breakfast I found eggs and toast which was edible. I have no idea why I paid an extra £70 the experience was awful. I will never go on another coach tour with just go holidays as they clearly do not checkout the hotels they allocate. Shame on you just go holidays I was appalled

Linda McDonnell (Google Reviewer)  

Booked for Bath Christmas market...

06-Dec-2024

Booked for Bath Christmas market for Sat 7th Dec, the trip is unbelievably going ahead although close to a red weather warning, I phoned to confirm if trip going ahead, the staff lied to me and told me the venue had confirmed the market was on but when I checked on their website it has been cancelled because of safety concerns.......Of course it has been cancelled!! I called back to be told that although the market wasn't running the shops should be open.......Why would anyone want to sit on a coach all day to go to another shopping centre....unbelievable. They are so tight, just cancel the trip and pay people back.....The trip is just for Bath Christmas Market and it isn't on, you cannot justify running the trip, it is stupid and dangerous and you deserve to lose many customers, I hope you do. Do not give them a penny or your money they don't deserve it. IMPORTANT: We take the safety of the public, stall holders and our staff seriously with this in mind and the Met Office forecast of winds exceeding 70mph from Storm Darragh we have taken the decision not to open Bath Christmas Market tomorrow, Saturday 7 December. This is to avoid any potential damage to people and property from the temporary market infrastructure. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes but safety as to be our first priority – we look forward to seeing everyone back when we reopen. Please check here and on our social media for updates.

Pauline Nestor (Google Reviewer)  

We have recently come back...

02-Feb-2024

We have recently come back from a short stay at warners nornton grange isle of white which was booked through just go holidays. After quite a long conversation with a very rude customer service chap called Simon at just go holidays who more or less told me that I shouldn’t complain about anything as we booked in January and what do you expect to get and if you don’t make sure that what you should have in your room is there and don’t tell the reception don’t complain about it. I’m very upset and feel that Simon thought that I was not worth talking to. On the whole don’t bother to pay extra for an upgraded room because others that didn’t pay will get the same room with the same two bottles of water two packs of crisps two packs of biscuits and two soft drinks without paying an extra £70 and if you don’t get what you think you should get please do not bother to ring customer service they are not interested in helping you

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    Just Go Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of just go holidays charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 69 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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