Four of our favourite English Pubs
09/04/2019 · By Jack Stacey
Nowhere in the world has pub culture taken off quite as much as in England We love a good tavern as much as any other country.
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2024 Tour code: 24MXS
About the tour
Delve into Celtic legacy as you explore The Isle of Man by travelling on vintage railways, discovering ancient towns, and embracing the relaxed culture. Staying in picturesque Douglas, each day brings something new with stunning landscapes and fascinating history as you tour The Old House of Keys, visit historic Peel, and journey on the amazing Snaefell Mountain Railway.
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Itinerary
Today is the start of your Isle of Man holiday as you meet your Tour Manager and the rest of your group in Heysham. Boarding your early afternoon ferry, you sail across the Irish Sea toward the rugged coastline of Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man.
As you step onto land, stroll past the stunning sights as you enjoy the short walk along the waterfront to your hotel. You spend the next five nights here, the perfect base to explore your new surroundings.
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4.7 / 5 · 358 reviews
Karen Jones
Submitted 30/Apr
We loved our holiday on the Isle of Man. Nick, our tour manager, was friendly, knowledgable and relaxed and we never felt 'herded'. We were given train passes and heritage cards for the duration so that on our free day everyone could explore if they wished. We opted to take the steam train to Port Soderick and walk back to Douglas along the coast, seeing gannets and seals along the way. Dave the local coach driver was full of interesting facts about the island. The staff at the Ascot Hotel were brilliant, the food was excellent, the heating system in our room incomprehensible! We thoroughly recommend this holiday to everyone reading this review.
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Roger
Submitted 28/Apr
Our Tour Package with Rail Discoveries to the Isle of Man was excellent . Including rail travel , ferries crossings and the Ascot Hotel with comfortable rooms and really splendid breakfast and evening meals. The Tour Manager made all arrangements for each day excursion and all bus and electric rail and horse tram transport was covered with the FREE bus pass. A really delightful week away with all included at a very fair price.
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J Youds
Submitted 28/Apr
Fab hotel great holiday with lots of places to visit
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Jon
Submitted 30 Oct 2023
An interesting and well organised trip. It was quite often possible to ‘do my own thing’ rather than follow the planned itinerary in every detail. The hotel was comfortable and the food varied between good and excellent. It was very helpful to have pre-paid tickets for all public transport and many museums etc. The Isle of Man is scenically varied and the trams and railways are delightful.
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Joan Pantony
Submitted 27 Oct 2023
Beautiful island. Several transport opportunities.
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Richard Glover
Submitted 24 Oct 2023
Our Rail Discoveries tour of the Isle of Man was superb. We will definitely use Rail Discoveries again.
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