13 January 2026
When I was growing up, we had a series of placemats in the kitchen depicting Old Inns of England. One of these featured the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, so I was familiar with the inn before I had set foot …
When I was growing up, we had a series of placemats in the kitchen depicting Old Inns of England. One of these featured the Lord Crewe Arms at Blanchland, so I was familiar with the inn before I had set foot …
Escaping the hustle and bustle of city life has never been more appealing. With flying less than desirable, why not head to some of the most remote places in the UK for a refreshing walk and some peace and quiet? …
The UK seems dominated by roads, buildings and people. It’s easy to forget that there’s so much beauty just outside of our cities! Escaping to the countryside is one of life’s pleasures but arriving without a car can be difficult. …
Don’t worry if you didn’t receive your letter in the post. Voldemort wiped out the Ministry of Magic’s records of muggle-born witches and wizards between 1985-1998! Plus, you can walk in the steps of witches and wizards at Harry …
Places to Go is a monthly feature written by NationalRail.com’s stationmaster, Alex Nelson. His passion for the UK rail network combined with his desire to travel to new locations have inspired him to write a regular piece on UK tourism. …
England is famous around the world for its castles full of history and activities. Here are some of the most magical UK castles for a family day out. Tintagel Castle Tintagel Castle is one of the most iconic castles in …
Heritage Open Days (7-10 sept 2017) is a national movement to open the doors to a wide variety of heritage buildings. There are tonnes of great events happening this year – more than 5,000, to be specific! We’re having a …
Track down some of the best Harry Potter filming locations across the UK and take a trip on the Hogwarts Express with this advice from NationalRail.com. If you’ve been waiting for an owl to drop off your letter, this is …
Looking for some ‘living history’ to see historical Britain live in colour? NationalRail.com has put together a list of some of the best events, locations and festivals for seeing Medieval re-enactments – book your train tickets and bring the …
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