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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? If you’re...
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Brunch is the divine combination of lunch and breakfast, especially popular with those who aren’t awake for the first meal of the day. Whilst ‘brunching’ has been around since the 19th century, the trend of snapping your brunch is relatively new. Leading...
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When deciding on a city break in the UK, people often miss out the North of England – usually heading to cities like London and Birmingham. The North of England is seriously underrated, with cheaper pints, cheap train tickets and a friendlier...
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Places to go is a regular feature on our NationalRail.com site. The feature sends our stationmaster Alex Nelson to UK tourist destinations via train. The aim is to promote train tourism with cheap train tickets, of course! I spent 24 hours in the...
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With Christmas festivities now in the past, it’s time to get ready for the next big day. Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is on its way and it’s time to celebrate with a difference. Forget candlelit dinners and slow dancing,...
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From buzzing cities to spectacular landscapes, Scotland is a beautiful country that’s right on your doorstep. With wild-camping legal and free just outside of it’s cities you don’t even have to pay for accommodation! So, next time you plan a holiday why...
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Places to go is a NationalRail.com monthly feature. The article is written by Alex Nelson our stationmaster and follows his visits around the UK by rail! A highly enjoyable visit to Dundee could be had without straying more than 100 metres from...
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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. If you...
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If you can’t resist a hoppy craft ale, aged whisky or ice-cold gin and tonic – these tours will leave you in good spirits. However, who wants to drive to a distillery tour? To fully immerse yourself in the experience you should...
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Places to Go is a regular Nationalrail.com feature. Our stationmaster Alex Nelson explores the country by rail. This month he’s in Manchester using his Family and Friends railcard! The original plan was to go to Jodrell Bank, the radio astronomical observatory in...
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