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IC ONI C JOUR NE YS 2021 TOURS DIRECTORY
WELCOME ABOARD
Welcome to the 2021 edition of our Directory offering a brief overview of tours
on board the ‘Midland Pullman’ - For further information and full details of each
NRM Pictorial Collection /Science & Society Picture Library
tour please refer to our website www.midlandpullman.com
The Midland Pullman was Britain’s first luxury PULLMAN DINING
high speed diesel-electric train running in the early Seating is arranged at tables of four, or two, laid
1960’s between Manchester Central and London with crisp linen and fully dressed with the finest
St Pancras, offering the best possible at seat deluxe crockery, fresh flowers and glassware. On a typical
service and is remembered for the trains striking one day tour the service includes a full English
Nanking blue livery, white jacketed stewards, and Breakfast accompanied with glass of chilled bucks
impeccable customer service – To celebrate the fizz served with old-fashioned, courteous attention
60th anniversary of this iconic train we are by your personal carriage steward, followed by
honoured to present our own refurbished high a late morning tea/coffee service with pastries.
Museum of Science and Industry /Science & Society Picture Library
speed train as a faithful revival. Following an afternoon stop for sightseeing you will
be welcomed back on board with a glass of chilled
Our restored HST (High Speed Train) Is now 46 years champagne and selection of tempting canapés
old and is the only one in preservation capable of as you look forward to the gastronomic journey
speeds up to 125mph on the main line - we proudly ahead comprising of a sumptuous four course
offer day and weekend tours throughout Britain to dinner, lovingly created by our brigade of chefs and
enticing destinations and over routes, many of accompanied by a half bottle of house wine. Your
which, never experienced these magnificent trains memorable journey concludes with the service of
when they were in daily service. coffee & Petits Fours. An extensive range of drinks
including aperitifs, fine wines, champagne, and
FIRST CLASS liquors is available for purchase throughout the day.
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of four,
or table of two. Toilet facilities are available in each TICKETS & TIMINGS
carriage and a complimentary service of tea/coffee The departure/arrival times shown in this publication
& light snacks are included. A buffet bar is available and our website are approximate, based on the
throughout most of the journey for the purchase of best information available when the tour was first
hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and planned so they should be treated as a rough guide
alcoholic drinks. only. However, please be aware that these timings
can vary considerably when the confirmed timings
are received from Network Rail and we are unable
to consider a cancellation, refund or transfer due
to the confirmed timings being different to the
approximate ones previously advised. The tickets,
seating information and itinerary for all tours are
normally posted first class 7 days prior to the date
of travel.
For more information and to book online
please visit: www.midlandpullman.com
or call 0800 038 5360
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NRM Pictorial Collection /Science & Society Picture Library
SETTLE & CARLISLE This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of
the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep
PULLMAN valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this
masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.
Saturday 8 May - Departing from
Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the
LONDON ST PANCRAS (06.00/22.25) / ST ALBANS (06.20/22.05) / LUTON (06.35/21.50)
north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for
BEDFORD (07.00/21.25) / WELLINGBOROUGH (07.25/21.00) / KETTERING (07.40/20.45)
a spectacular journey over the magnificent high
MKT HARBOROUGH (08.00/20.25) / LEICESTER (08.10/20.15)
Pennines with the prospect of snow-covered
mountains glistening in the winter sunlight. The
Saturday 12 June - Departing from sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass
BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (07.00/22.20) / KEYNSHAM (07.10/22.10) / BATH SPA (07.20/22.00) such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct,
CHIPPENHAM (07.30/21.50) / SWINDON (07.40/21.40) / OXFORD (08.20/21.00) Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning
BANBURY (08.40/20.40) / LEAMINGTON SPA (08.55/20.25) views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight
follows another before we gradually descend into
the tranquil Eden Valley and the pretty Westmorland
market town of Appleby, then on to the historic
border city of Carlisle for a lunchtime break of
around two hours.
Our return journey on 16 January is along the
scenic Hadrian Line as we follow the River Tyne
through Hexham to the outskirts of Newcastle
where we join the East Coast route past York.
Whilst, on 6 February we return over Shap Summit
and through the Lune Gorge with magnificent views
of the Lakeland mountains.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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THE WHITBY JET We are pleased to offer this incredibly special tour as we travel through the Vale
of York, then along the East Coast route to Middlesbrough, and into the vast open
Saturday 6 November - Departing from moorland. We meander through the magnificent forests and dales of the North
BARROW IN FURNESS (06.00/21.45) / DALTON IN FURNESS (06.10/21.35) Yorkshire Moors National Park with its picturesque villages of honey sandstone,
ULVERSTON (06.20/21.25) / GRANGE OVER SANDS (06.35/21.10) / ARNSIDE (06.45/21.00) embattled castles & historic abbeys to the ancient fishing town of Whitby, where
CARNFORTH (06.55/20.50) / LANCASTER (07.10/20.35) / PRESTON (07.25/20.20)
around three hours will be available at your leisure.
BLACKBURN (07.35/20.00) / BURNLEY MANCHESTER RD / (07.50/19.45)
HEBDEN BRIDGE (08.15/19.15)
The Esk Valley line is widely considered to be one
of the hidden gems of the railway network. It offers
Friday 12 November - Departing from a succession of stunning views along its 36 miles
FINSBURY PARK (06.00/21.10) / HERTFORD NORTH (06.40/20.25) / STEVENAGE (06.55/20.15) from Middlesbrough to the traditional fishing port
LETCHWORTH (07.00/20.10) / ROYSTON (07.15/20.05) / CAMBRIDGE (07.30/19.50) of Whitby. Leaving urban life behind we journey into
ELY (07.45/19.35) / MARCH (08.05/19.15) / PETERBOROUGH (08.25/19.00) / GRANTHAM (08.45/18.40) the North Yorkshire Moors National Park passing
isolated communities and beside the River Esk to
the beautiful fishing port of Whitby with its narrow-
cobbled streets, bustling harbour, and intriguing
curio shops. During your stay consider enjoying the
best fish n chips in Britain and walk it off by climbing
the 199 steps that lead from the old town up to the
ruins of St Hilda’s Abbey which dominates the skyline
and inspired Bram Stoker to write his novel, Dracula.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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ROYAL HIGHLAND Enjoy a superb three day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland with purple
heather carpeting the mountains – Our journey takes us north through Edinburgh
PULLMAN and Stirling where we join the scenic Highland line through the Cairngorm
National Park with views of cascading waterfalls and tranquil Lochs to terminate
Saturday 30 October To Monday 1 November - Departing from in the highland capital of Inverness for a two night stay.
LONDON ST PANCRAS (07.20/21.20) / ST ALBANS (07.40/21.00) / LUTON (07.55/20.45)
BEDFORD (08.20/20.15) / WELLINGBOROUGH (08.40/20.00) / KETTERING (08.50/19.50) On Sunday we travel over the spectacular and scenic
CORBY (09.00/19.40) / OAKHAM (09.10/19.30) / MELTON MOWBRAY (09.20/19.15) route climbing over the mountains and passing
LOUGHBOROUGH (09.45/18.45) around the shore of beautiful Loch Carron with views
to the Isle of Skye, upon arrival at Kyle of Lochalsh
road coaches will take us to one of the most iconic
images of Scotland – the fairytale ‘Eilean Donan
Castle’ surrounded by majestic scenery.
On Monday we return homeward through Aberdeen
and Dundee as we follow the coastal route offering
spectacular views. We cross over the Tay Bridge
with a span of 2.75 miles and opened in 1887 and
then through Leuchars and the Kingdom of Fife
before crossing the magnificent Forth Bridge and
through Edinburgh.
PULLMAN DINING
The meal service is detailed below and includes
bucks’ fizz with breakfast and a glass of chilled
champagne followed by a half bottle of house wine
served with dinner and seven course luncheon.
FIRST CLASS
Includes complimentary tea/coffee, and light
snacks, and a buffet bar is available for the
purchase of light refreshments.
ON TRAIN MEALS: (PULLMAN ONLY)
Saturday: Full English breakfast, light Luncheon
and four course Dinner
Sunday: Light Luncheon and Afternoon tea
Monday: Seven course ‘taste of Scotland’
Luncheon and Supper
HOTELS
No overnight accommodation is included on this
FIRST CLASS £370 / PULLMAN DINING £700 tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £70 per person arrange your own hotels in Inverness. For further
advise and a list of recommended hotels please
contact our reservation team.
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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DEVONIAN We proudly recreate one of the great holiday trains of the golden age
of railway travel for a journey around the beautiful Devon coast with time
PULLMAN available to discover the many charms of the pretty ‘English Riviera’
resort of Dartmouth.
Monday 3 May - Departing from
We enjoy a fast run along the Great Western main
PETERBOROUGH (06.20/22.50) / HUNTINGDON (06.35/22.35)
line through the Vale of the White Horse and across
ST NEOTS (06.45/22.25) / STEVENAGE (07.15/21.55)
the lush Somerset levels, then through the remote
WELWYN GARDEN CITY (07.30/21.40) / POTTERS BAR (07.40/21.30)
Blackdown hills and down the Exe Valley to Exeter,
FINSBURY PARK (08.00/21.10) / SLOUGH (09.15/20.00)
before heading along the estuary with its pretty
fishing boats and stunning views across to Exmouth
and the Jurassic coast. Continuing past Powderham
Castle and along the famous sea wall line we race
through tunnels and cuttings of red rock and beside
beaches and coves with the sea keeping company
with the train.
At Paignton we join the steeply graded heritage line
and travel through the woodland estate once owned
by Agatha Christie, then alongside the beautiful River
Dart with views of HMS Britannia – not a ship but the
college that has trained generations of naval officers.
We soon arrive into the riverside terminus at
Kingswear, where it is a short crossing on the ferry
(price included) to the historic and romantic port of
Dartmouth – there are antique shops, galleries and
cafes to explore – why not take a leisurely cruise on
the River Dart or explore Dartmouth Castle before
perhaps indulging in a delicious Devon cream tea.
There should be around three hours at leisure before
we return in the late afternoon.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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CORNISH COASTAL We pleased to present a unique day tour to Cornwall the land of myths and legends
on board the ‘Midland Pullman’ - With its rugged coastlines and quaint fishing
PULLMAN villages you will savour some of the most unspoilt countryside in Britain warmed
by the Gulf Stream, there is the opportunity to visit either the bustling county
Saturday 29 May - Departing from town of Truro, maritime Falmouth, pretty St Ives or historic Penzance.
EASTLEIGH (06.35/22.30) / WINCHESTER (06.45/22.20) / BASINGSTOKE (07.00/22.05)
READING WEST (07.25/21.40) / TILEHURST (07.30/21.35) / DIDCOT PARKWAY (07.50/21.15) Travel south for a totally unique journey with The final stop is Penzance with spectacular views
SWINDON (08.05/20.55) / CHIPPENHAM (08.25/20.35) / MELKSHAM (08.35/20.25) highlights that include the twisting scenic line of St Michaels Mount as we arrive at the most
WESTBURY (08.50/2010) around the breathtaking sea wall between Dawlish westerly station in England. With around two hours
and Teignmouth – views of the Dartmoor National at your leisure there is time to discover the charms
Saturday 25 September - Departing from Park – and the infamous crossing of the iconic of this famous Cornish port and perhaps enjoy a
Royal Albert Bridge spanning the River Tamar cream tea by the harbour or freshly made Pasty
SWANSEA (07.00/21.55) / NEATH (07.10/21.45) / PORT TALBOT PARKWAY (07.20/21.35)
designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. followed by a stroll along the promenade or coastal
BRIDGEND (07.30/21.25) / CARDIFF (08.00/20.55) / NEWPORT (08.15/20.40)
path towards Marazion.
SEVERN TUNNEL JCT (08.25/20.30) / PATCHWAY (08.35/20.20)
We travel through the heart of Cornwall to the
FILTON ABBEY WOOD (08.40/20.15) / BRISTOL TEMPLE MEADS (08.50/20.05)
county town of Truro with its magnificent Cathedral
and bustling shopping centre, or take the local
branch line service for a visit to maritime Falmouth
(payable locally) with its deep water harbour, curio
shops, castles and perhaps a memorable boat trip
on the beautiful River Fal.
Our next stop is St Erth where you may join the
regular local service train (payable locally) on the
beautiful journey around the Hayle Estuary and
Carbis Bay with its magnificent views of Godrevy
Lighthouse and 3 miles of golden sands to visit
the ancient fishing town of St Ives - considered
to be the prettiest holiday resort in Britain with
its beaches, quaint cobbled streets, Tate Gallery,
sub-tropical gardens and historic harbour.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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SETTLE TO CARLISLE This very special tour includes a journey over the entire majestic route of
the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep
& JORVIK PULLMAN valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this
masterpiece of Victorian engineering - including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.
Saturday 26 June - Departing from
Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a
AYR (07.30/21.50) / TROON (07.40/21.40) / KILMARNOCK (07.55/21.25)
spectacular journey over the magnificent high
NEW CUMNOCK (08.25/20.55) / KIRKCONNEL (08.45/20.35) / DUMFRIES (09.05/20.15)
Pennines and the sheer scale of the scenery is
ANNAN (09.20/20.00) / GRETNA GREEN (09.30/19.50)
apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as
Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang
Saturday 14 August - Departing from Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One
PERTH (07.15/21.20) / GLENEAGLES (07.35/21.00) / DUNBLANE (07.45/20.45) magnificent sight follows another before we
STIRLING (07.55/20.35) / LARBERT (08.05/20.25) / CUMBERNAULD (08.35/19.55) gradually descend into the Aire Valley and past
COATBRIDGE CENTRAL (08.45/19.45) / MOTHERWELL (08.55/19.35) / CARLUKE (09.10/19.20) the market town of Skipton, then on to the historic
CARSTAIRS (09.20/19.10) city of York for a sightseeing break of around
three hours.
Saturday 4 December - Departing from
York, a city of extraordinary historical wealth with a
DUNDEE (06.40/21.30) / LEUCHARS (07.00/21.15) / MARKINCH (07.20/20.55)
magnificent circuit of 13th-century walls enclosing
KIRKALDY (07.30/20.45) / INVERKEITHING (07.50/20.25) / EDINBURGH GATEWAY (08.05/20.10)
a medieval spider’s web of narrow streets. At its
HAYMARKET (08.10/20.05) / EDINBURGH WAVERLEY (08.15/20.00)
heart lies the immense, awe-inspiring Minster, one
of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world.
York’s long history and rich heritage is woven into
virtually every brick and beam, and the modern,
tourist-oriented city – with its myriad museums
including the Jorvik Centre and superb National
Railway Museum.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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HEART OF WALES This stunning journey takes us over two quite different and spectacular routes
through the very heart of Wales. The ‘Midland Pullman’ travels through mile
PULLMAN after mile of glorious rolling hills and rugged mountains with the beautiful
Brecon Beacons towering above.
Saturday 17 July - Departing from
We pass the elegant Victorian spa town of
PRESTON (06.00/21.50) / LEYLAND (06.05/21.45) / CHORLEY (06.20/21.30)
Llandrindod Wells following which our train
BOLTON (06.40/21.10) / MANCHESTER VICTORIA (07.00/20.50) STOCKPORT (07.40/20.10)
continues over the rarely used scenic and
WILMSLOW (07.50/20.00) / CREWE (08.20/19.30)
unexplored heart of Wales line to Cardiff
where there will be a sightseeing break of
around three hours.
Our train tackles the taxing climb into the
mountains and over Sugar Loaf summit, then
through the picturesque South Wales valleys
towards Swansea and onward to the Welsh Capital
of Cardiff where there will be time for sightseeing
or a little retail therapy before we return over the
beautiful Welsh Marches route, renowned for its
breathtaking scenery we pass through historic
Hereford, Leominster and Shrewsbury.
FIRST CLASS £155 / PULLMAN DINING £310
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £35 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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WEST HIGHLAND We are delighted to present a three day break to the Highlands of Scotland at this
most dramatic and beautiful time of year – The journey will be over the Cumbrian
PULLMAN Fells and Shap Summit, thence crossing the border at Gretna and through the
Scottish lowlands and along the shoreline of the River Clyde and at Craigendoran
Saturday 23 To Monday 25 October - Departing from we join the world famous West Highland line
READING (06.10/22.35) / TILEHURST (06.20/22.25) / DIDCOT PARKWAY (06.40/22.05)
SWINDON (07.05/21.45) / KEMBLE (07.25/21.25) / STROUD (07.35/21.15) Featuring some of the most spectacular scenery PULLMAN DINING
STONEHOUSE (07.50/21.00) / CHELTENHAM SPA (08.05/20.45) in Scotland crossing bridges and viaducts with our The meal service is detailed below and includes
WORCESTER SHRUB HILL (08.25/20.15) / KIDDERMINSTER (08.45/19.55) train climbing high into the mountains offering views bucks’ fizz with breakfast and a glass of chilled
STOURBRIDGE JUNCTION (09.00/19.40) of tumbling waterfalls, peaceful lochs and the prospect champagne followed by a half bottle of house wine
of snow covered mountains. Our terminating station served with dinner and seven course luncheon.
is Fort William for a two-night break.
FIRST CLASS
On Sunday we depart Fort William around 09.00 for Includes complimentary tea/coffee, and light
the magnificent round trip through the mountains - snacks, and a buffet bar is available for the
Passing Ben Nevis we travel along the shoreline of purchase of light refreshments.
Loch Eil and at Glenfinnan cross the viaduct
featured in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies offering ON TRAIN MEALS: (PULLMAN ONLY)
stunning vistas down Loch Shiel, regarded by many Saturday: Full English breakfast, light Luncheon
as the most spectacular view in Britain. Terminating and four course Dinner
in the pretty fishing port of Mallaig there is a short Sunday: Morning Tea/Coffee & shortbread
break before we return to Fort William with the and light Luncheon
afternoon at leisure. On Monday we retrace our Monday: Seven course ‘taste of Scotland’
outward journey homeward passing through Luncheon and Supper
Monessie Gorge and over desolate Rannoch Moor
and beside beautiful Loch Lomond. HOTELS
No overnight accommodation is included on this
tour allowing you the freedom and flexibility to
arrange your own hotels in Fort William. For further
advise and a list of recommended hotels please
contact our reservation team.
FIRST CLASS £370 / PULLMAN DINING £700
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £70 per person
CALL RESERVATIONS ON 0800 038 5360
OR BOOK ONLINE WWW.MIDLANDPULLMAN.CO.UK
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www.midlandpullman.com
OR CALL RESERVATIONS ON
0800 038 5360
Midland Pullman, PO Box 83, St Erth,
Hayle, Cornwall TR27 9AD
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