The North Lincolnshire town of Brigg is highly unusual in that it only has one train a day in each direction. Northern Rail run a daily service from Sheffield to Cleethorpes, calling at Brigg at 1108, with the return journey …
York is a city is which there is never any shortage of things to do. The Christmas markets might have closed up shop for the year, but the Shambles market is there all year round. I have been to York …
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? …
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 …
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 …
Weddings take a lot of time and a lot of money. After the ceremonies are over, you may not feel like you can afford or be bothered to travel abroad – but you don’t have to! More couples are choosing …
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 …
Take the train and explore these haunted locations in time for Halloween this year. The UK has an extensive history and many ghost stories, but here are some you may not have heard of before… Eyam, Derbyshire. Eyam, otherwise …
England is full of famous authors that have produced some of the most celebrated novels, plays and poems of all time. Hop on the train to explore these five famous locations that were once home to these celebrated novelists. …
In the modern world, it is easy to assume that the destination is the focal point of our journey and getting there as quickly as possible is the goal. What if you were to take a step back and enjoy the …
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