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The seaside has all the elements needed for a memorable day out; childhood nostalgia, the delight of nature, greasy food and good old-fashioned fun. In the colder months it’s easy to forget how beautiful the UK coastline is, but the sun is...
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Places to go is a regular feature on NationalRail.com exploring the UK tourism hotspots by train. This month, Alex Nelson explores the Marks & Spencer trail in Leeds in our first video edition!...
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From the Norman occupation to Harry and Megan’s house – there’s a reason that the UK is famous for its castles. The UK has thousands of years of history and hundreds of historic sites to discover. If you’re into creepy witches, horrible...
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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. In January I...
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In this video, NationalRail.com director Alex Nelson explains why you should travel by train! Don’t forget to book your cheap train tickets with NationalRail.com!...
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In this video you hear some important money saving tips from NationalRail.com director Alex Nelson, these techniques will benefit your pocket especially with those pesky price increases! Don’t forget to book your cheap train tickets with NationalRail.com!...
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The new map features the latest updates, with a copy of the 2017 map, celebrating the great achievement of Geoff Marshall and Vicki Pipe for visiting all of the Great British stations in summer 2017! NationalRail.com is working on our 2019 map...
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Listening to music, reading and studying are typical activities for your commute, but with train occupation at its highest (especially during commute hours) there’s hardly any room to squeeze your book or laptop out. A recent study has shown that people...
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Places to Go is a regular feature from NationalRail.com’s stationmaster, Alex Nelson. His passion for the UK rail network and travelling to new locations around the UK have inspired him to write a regular piece on UK tourism. I was preparing...
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Buckinghamshire, or ‘Bucks’ as it is known locally, offers picturesque countryside views, quaint towns and lots to discover. Haven’t visited yet? Here are our top 5 reasons why you should. Book your train tickets in advance to save time and money! ...
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