As this edition is published, the new 2023 UK National Rail Map will be available for delivery before Christmas. When days are short and the temperatures low, it’s a great time to plan ahead for when the weather is more …
On many journeys north over the border, I have admired the red brick baronial style castle on the north side of the railway line after the train turns inland from Berwick. I established from Streetmap that I was looking at …
My day visit to Macclesfield, to visit the Silk Mill and museum, was planned for the 17th August, there and back in a day from home. The day before I was in London, when a major meltdown on the East …
Ludlow in the Welsh Marches is ideal for a short break by train, travelling from the north-east via Manchester and Shrewsbury. If you choose to stay close to a station anywhere in England, Wales or Scotland, you can have a …
For a summer outing by train, the east wolds of Yorkshire offer an enticing prospect. Take a trip to Hunmanby, on the line from Scarborough to Hull, and it’s a short walk to the new Spirit of Yorkshire distillery, from …
At just 3,000 in population, Appleby is a small town which is much smaller than my home Co. Durham pit village. It boasts greater antiquity, though, since the Norman keep of the Castle dates from 1092, which is easily found …
Kent is a large county, and Deal in the east is 88 miles from London Charing Cross. Arriving at the Kent coast resort in the late afternoon, I looked at the orientation map at the station to get my bearings. …
There are four train operating companies running between Newcastle and Edinburgh: LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Lumo. This means that fare are very competitive and on Thursday 7th April I went to Edinburgh for £7.35 each way with my railcard. …
Whether you’re travelling across the country to see a loved one, go on vacation, or just have a long business commute, it’s essential to plan your journey to ensure you get the most out of it. Here’s some advice on …
I was first encouraged to visit Woking by train in order to echo Prince Andrew’s famous visit to the Pizza Express on 10th March 2001. I made a reservation for 1400 to avoid the lunchtime rush, as I …
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