Places to go


17 September 2019

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 …

9 September 2019

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 …

27 August 2019

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. …

6 August 2019

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 …

22 July 2019

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 …

10 July 2019

Places To Go is a monthly feature by UK rail expert and Director of NationalRail.com, Alex Nelson. This month he visits Rothesay and the Isle of Bute: It’s 16 miles by road from Rhubodach (pronounced “Rubber Duck”) in the north …

21 June 2019

If you’re an outdoorsy person, you’ll have heard about the recent talks to legalise wild camping in England and Wales. Although the initial response was positive from Parliament, the idea has since received backlash. Experienced campers have argued that incentive …

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