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When people think about exploring the UK, they often forget about the smallest of Britain’s mainland countries. Wales is a great destination and it’s just a train ride away. The country has incredible landscapes, stunning coastlines and beautiful national parks. If you...
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With just a few weeks until Christmas, it’s time to start getting in a festive mood. Why not encourage the Christmassy feeling with a trip to a traditional Christmas Market? In the past few years the UK’s Christmas markets have got...
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Every month our very own stationmaster Alex Nelson visits different UK locations. The feature is called Places to Go, this month he visits Rotherhithe to celebrate the new NationalRail.com map. On 6th November, a select band of rail professionals and interested members...
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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 gardens this...
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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 where you’ve...
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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! My friend Andy Bartlett, who, before he started the GO ROAM app, was a racing jockey...
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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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If you’re planning an autumn excursion to London this year, here’s some activities to get you started! The nights are becoming darker, the leaves are turning orange and it’s starting to feel a bit spooky. Just because the summer sun is officially...
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As we become more aware of the climate crisis facing our planet, more people are deciding to eat ethically, buy ethically and live ethically. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of a larger plan to minimise the effect of climate change....
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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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