UK Direct from Norwich • Wymondham Road, Rail & Sail 25 August 2014 • 5 days half board • £349 per person Ship Canal Cruise • East Lancs Railway • Bury Market • • Southport One of the best and most fascinating attractions in the North West of England is the six hour cruise along the 35 mile length of the Manchester Ship Canal – from Salford to Liverpool - for a memorable journey combing history and ever-changing scenery with a lively and informative commentary. You’ll also be treated to a visit to Bury Market, a ride on the East Lancs Heritage Railway and spend some time at the Victorian seaside resort of Southport – still one of the best in Britain.

What’s Included • Free local joining points • All coach travel • Reserved seats on tour coaches • Hotel accommodation and board as stated • Complete luggage handling • Excursions as stated • Admission fees and entertainment if stated Liverpool East Lancs Railway • The services of a Tour Manager

full day: Today we make our way to Salford to join our cruise along memorabilia. View the famous Three Graces, the trio of buildings facing the the 35 mile length of the Manchester Ship Canal (ticket included). With a Mersey at the Pier Head, topped by the Liver Building, built in the city’s revealing commentary of the history of one of the most important Edwardian Heyday. This afternoon we head for the Victorian resort of waterways in Britain, the cruise and surrounding scenery unravel an era of Southport where leafy Lord Street, the magnificent pier and the beautiful industrial power that shaped the North West for ever. At journeys end we lakes and gardens take you back to the heyday of the great north-western disembark in the great maritime city of Liverpool. seaside resorts. full day: Discover Liverpool this morning, including the amazing HALF day: This morning we make our way to Rawtenstall to board the Albert Dock complex, where you’ll find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, East Lancashire Steam Railway (ticket included), hugging the Irwell Valley Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story (extra charge), crammed full of their to Bury, where you can visit Bury Market – the largest in England.

Mercure Wigan Oak Hotel The Mercure Wigan Oak is modern and • Full buffet breakfast and dinner comfortable hotel located in the centre of Wigan, plus tea or coffee close to the main shopping centre. The hotel • Lift features a lounge, bar, restaurant and En-suite bedrooms.

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Part of the Premier Group This tour is arranged in conjunction with Grand UK Holidays exclusively for Premier Travel. Please note this tour programme is subject to change.