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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. Most of...
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Queues that are out of the door, slim-pickings for presents, clammy conditions and the bitter realisation that Grandma’s Marks and Spencer’s talcum powder set will be half-price in a couple of weeks. The seasonal last-minute shopping haul is always hellish – so...
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Christmas is an interesting time of year with weird presents and even weirder family – yet somehow traditional Christmas events tend to be totally traditional. This year, why not shun the typical and the humdrum? Swerve the Christmas markets and the shopping...
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The festive season is here and, as usual, everyone is scouring the internet for the perfect gift. The difficulty comes with the realisation that you’re buying for your favourite rail enthusiast but know nothing about their hobby! There’s nothing worse than seeing...
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