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The Elephant & Bear Line links the vibrant towns and cities from Nuneaton down to Royal Leamington Spa.
From the heart of Middlesbrough to the historic seaside town of Whitby, passing through the North York Moors National Park and serving 17 stations along the route.
A self-guided walking tour taking in three beautiful nature reserves, easily accessed by Darent Valley Railway.
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 passing distilleries, salmon rivers and golf courses to Thurso and the fishing port of Wick.
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.
Discover contrasting landscapes from dramatic valleys and canals to industrial and urban heritage along this 42 mile route.
Kids under 5 ride free, and you can save big with half-price tickets for 5-15 year olds or a 16-25 Railcard for teens! Plus, bring up to two pets for free and unlock even more savings with a Family & Friends Railcard!
Discover a local's guide to travelling along the Buxton Line and get inspring ideas for days out by train.
Join our guest blogger, Madeleine Sugden, as she reminisces about when she went on a car-free holiday with the family to Cornwall.
Discover the hero of the Fens, Hereward the Wake, as you journey from Ely to Peterborough
Join our friends at Greater Anglia as they take us on a delightful garden tour by train.
In this special guest blog we welcome Visit South Devon as they share with us why you should take the train to fully experience South Devon and have a greener adventure.
Join Good Journey as they share their favourite waterside walks and car-free adventures in our latest #daysoutbyrail guest blog.
