Guest blog: Save on great days out with Good Journey
In this special guest blog, explore great days out with Good Journey as they share the best deals, discounts and special offers on great days out when you go by train.
By Good Journey
We all know that days out by rail mean you can avoid traffic jams and take the stress out of parking. Plus, you can use the time you’re travelling to have a chat, play a game, read a book – or simply snooze! But did you know that travelling by train can also unlock some brilliant discounts and special offers at top attractions and places to stay across Britain? Here’s a round-up of just some of the best deals out there when you travel by train and enjoy great days out with Good Journey.
Blooming wonderful
Enjoy 30% off entry to five RHS gardens in Greater Manchester, North Yorkshire, Essex, Devon and Surrey. Admire colourful borders, get inspiration and fresh ideas for your outdoor (or indoor) space, and relax in the cafes.
Castle adventures
Save 20% at Leeds Castle, Kent. The castle is set in 500 acres of parkland, where you can enjoy watching wildlife among the plants and flowers.
Art unveiled
Enjoy 2 for 1 entry at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village in the Surrey countryside. Explore the home and studios of artists George Frederic and Mary Seton Watts. See artworks and exhibitions in the contemporary gallery, then refuel with a bite to eat and drink in the tea shop.
Nathan Anderson
Railway history
Save 20% at the Talyllyn Railway, which has been running from Tywyn to southern Snowdonia since 1865. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views of streams and waterfalls in the valley.
Get 20% off at Didcot Railway Centre, the living museum of the Great Western Railway. From Brunel’s Broad Gauge to the modern trains running past, the centre is home to over 180 years of rail and social history. The nearby station is Didcot Parkway, 35 minutes from London Paddington, and only 15 minutes from Reading, Oxford or Swindon by train.
Explore Scotland
Get 2 for 1 entry to the David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre, South Lanarkshire. Find out about the Scottish missionary, activist and explorer, who travelled from Scotland to Southern and Central Africa. Children will enjoy the playground inspired by Livingstone’s travels, and the trails through the grounds.
Say cheers to 20% off entry and experiences at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery near Pitlochry. Find out how Aberfeldy single malt is made in a whisky lounge and café housed in an old malting house.
Roman roots
Enjoy 20% off at The Trimontium Museum in Melrose. Find out what happened when the Romans invaded and came face-to-face with the native Iron Age tribes. Discover the history of Trimontium, the largest Roman fort and settlement north of Hadrian’s Wall.
Unusual escapes
Get a whopping £50 off a holiday in vintage train carriages at Railholiday Hayle and Railholiday St Germans in Cornwall. It couldn’t be easier to get here by train as some accommodation is right by the track. See more unusual places to stay by train here.
Priscilla Du Preez
Stately secrets
Get 2 for 1 entry to Leighton Hall near Lancaster. Enjoy an informal tour through the lived-in home of the Gillow furniture-making family. Explore the gardens and grounds, and see a flying display by birds of prey if the weather allows.
Tudor elegance
Enjoy a 20% discount to Athelhampton House and Gardens in Dorset. Wander through the Tudor house and formal gardens, and discover the house’s connection to author Thomas Hardy.
How to cut the cost of train tickets
It’s not just attractions and places to stay that offer special deals. There are various ways you can save money on your train tickets, too. Advance tickets, split tickets and railcards can all help to cut costs. Check out Good Journey’s guide to buying train tickets for money-saving tips and find inspiration for cheaper days out by rail here.
You can also book split tickets with Good Journey, saving up to 40% on fares.
And don’t forget to check out PlusBus, which adds discounted bus and tram travel to your train ticket.
About Good Journey
Good Journey champions car-free leisure travel. We believe everyone should have access to culture, leisure and nature, without needing a car. We want every visitor attraction in the UK to welcome people by train, bus, bike and foot. We feature nearly 500 attractions you can visit car-free and enjoy up to 50% off entry.
