Sir Nigel Gresley Steam Train & The Legends of Steam Gala

Tickets, please! Get ready for a day of legendary locomotives at The Legends of Steam gala, as we climb aboard spectacular steam trains of the 20th century, including the LNER, A4, 60007 ‘Sir Nigel Gresley’! Named after its designer and one of Britain’s most famous steam train engineers, this is your chance to sit behind the iconic steam engine, back in glorious British Railways 1950s blue for limited dates. Relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery as we travel on the East Lancashire Railway as well as the scenic routes of BR Standard, Class 7, 70000 ‘Britannia Class’ and LMS, Jubilee Class, 45690 ‘Leander’ locomotives. We then have time in lively Liverpool to sightsee or shop as we please, to complete this delightful three-day break.


Travel Options


Holiday Highlights

  • Return coach travel
  • 2 nights at a selected hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast & dinner
  • Ticket to the Legends of Steam with unlimited rail travel on the East Lancashire Railway
  • En-route visit to Liverpool

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Selected Hotel

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating). The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to our hotel in time for dinner.


Day 2

After breakfast, we travel to Bury for our full day of the Legends of Steam which includes unlimited travel on the East Lancashire Railway, where we board our carriage behind the impressive locomotive, Sir Nigel Gresley and marvel at the stunning countryside views. We also experience the preserved British Steam locomotives the Britannia and the Leander and have the chance to explore the Bury Transport Museum and the bustling atmosphere of Bury Market. Afterwards, we head back to the hotel for our evening meal.


Day 3

We depart the hotel after breakfast and travel to Liverpool. Discover the city on the celebrated day of St Patrick’s Day and soak up the special atmosphere, reinforced by Liverpool’s historic links to the Emerald Isle. enjoy some free time to explore the city’s fascinating history and ample shopping opportunities before continuing our journey home.

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