Category Archives: #OffTheBeatenTrack

9 June 2020

Places to Go is our monthly feature, NationalRail.com owner and former stationmaster Alex Nelson explores UK tourism by rail. As rail travel is still not advised, this month Alex discusses his visit to Rochdale last year! My visit to Rochdale …

23 April 2020

All unnecessary travel is off-limits during the Covid-19 pandemic and daily activities have come to a halt. For many this means no more daily commute, working from home and quarantining away from our friends and family. If you are like …

15 April 2020

Places to Go is a NationalRail.com regular feature, written by Alex Nelson a former stationmaster. Alex usually discusses his trips around the UK with the cheapest train tickets, but this month it’s something different. Before all this madness started I …

25 March 2020

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? …

23 March 2020

Rail travel is popular all over the world with over 1.8 billion people travelling by train a year. The railway is especially a part of British culture, from the first ever locomotive journey to the everyday commute. Trains have a …

19 December 2019

December is notorious for emptying your bank account and leaving you with little left to enjoy January. The age-old saying is true, though: you don’t need money to have fun. Expensive meals and days out can be enjoyable but recently …

16 December 2019

The winter is famously known for being a romantic time of year: think cosy nights and tear-jerker films.  It’s the season of friends, family and kissing your love under the mistletoe. If you’ve got the gooey feeling and fancy making …

30 October 2019

One of the most pleasurable autumn activities is a crisp nature walk. As the leaves begin to fall, the air begins to mist, and the squirrels come out to play. So, why not head to one of the UKs best …

17 October 2019

Are you part of the Crystal Maze generation? Did you fantasize about beating the monkeys on Jungle Run? It’s no wonder that escape rooms are now all the rage! If you haven’t heard of an escape room, we don’t know …

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