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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.

Discover how you can go from rails to reels and explore iconic film and TV locations across Britain by train.

Sit back, relax and take in picture perfect views as you travel along the Furness Line.

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.

Visit Britain's most beautiful parks by train and explore for yourself how community rail lines across Britain offer scenic, sustainable routes to some of the country’s most picturesque parks.

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!

Join The Ramblers as they share their insights around stile-free routes - highlighting five fantastic walks you can reach by train.

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.

Join Good Journey as they share with us three of the best UK beauty spots to enjoy car-free walks this autumn.

Discover the hero of the Fens, Hereward the Wake, as you journey from Ely to Peterborough

In this special guest blog, Rail Delivery Group shares how railways boost local economies and are more than just a way to travel.

Join our friends at Greater Anglia as they take us on a delightful garden tour by train.

Enjoy great days out with Good Journey as they share with us some of the best deals when travelling 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.

Ever wondered how much of Britain’s coastline you can walk between railway stations? In this inspiring walking the coast by rail guest blog, Railwalks.co.uk founder, Steve Melia, shares their recent 600-mile journey along eight coastal regions, all connected by rail.

Join us for this Halloween special and the spooky tale of the Kitson Wood Boggart by Dr Paul Salverson.

121 miles of scenic railway running from Swansea to Shrewsbury through the heart of beautiful Wales.