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Discover the beauty of train travel across North England, an area renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich history.
Take a journey through history as you travel along the Doncaster to Lincoln line.
A region criss-crossed by rivers and estuaries, boasting wide open spaces, peaceful coastal views and towns and cities bursting with rich history.
The main line from London to York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh, home of the Flying Scotsman, has some spectacular scenic highlights.
Explore quaint villages, scenic landscapes and a historic market town in the middle of the South Downs National Park.
Experience 25 miles of picturesque Scottish countryside as you travel along the East Lothian Line.
Spooky season is here! We've rounded up a small selection of eearie places to visit this Halloween, take a look, if you dare.
The Elephant & Bear Line links the vibrant towns and cities from Nuneaton down to Royal Leamington Spa.
Tucked away in North Yorkshire, the Esk Valley Railway offers one of England’s most enchanting rail journeys.
A self-guided walking tour taking in three beautiful nature reserves, easily accessed by Darent Valley Railway.
Explore Somerset by bike and travel through cider orchards, nature reserves, glistening rivers and rolling green countryside.
See our suggestions of railway trips to take along the main line network across Wales for a greener day out, shortbreak or holiday by train.
Join guest blogger Madeleine Sugden as she shares her car-free family adventure in the south west, earlier in the year.
Delve deep into the history of gardening, sit on Britain's longest bench and marvel at a spectacular seaside palace.
The forests and woodlands of Britain are a real thing of beauty, and are better explored when you go by train. Discover some of our suggestions here...
Spend quality time together and enjoy family travel adventures by train for greener days out.
Explore north from Inverness, following the North Sea coast as you travel along the Far North Line.
Explore railway stations that are worth visiting whether you're taking the train or not. From bookshops and tea rooms to art spaces and heritage centres, see some highlights here...
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Have an adventure in the great outdoors, explore historic places or simply enjoy browsing the shops, you’ll find it all along the Flitch Line.
Discover the Darent Valley on foot with this scenic walk through Samuel Palmer's earthly paradise, perfect for a day out by rail.
It may only take 20 minutes to travel the full length of the Gainsborough Line but what a journey it is.
Journey through beautiful countryside, as you leave the bright lights of Manchester city centre behind and journey towards the picturesque Derbyshire town of Glossop.