The weather forecast was not very promising, with rain expected and precious few places to shelter in the last stages of lockdown. At Newcastle, I boarded the 0933 Cross Country train, next stop Alnmouth for Alnwick. I added a PlusBus …
Outdoor tourist attractions in England could reopen from 12th April and my second excursion was on the 21st to Penrith, using the line from Newcastle to Carlisle, where there is the choice of five directions to travel. Penrith is £32.10 …
Dateline: 13th August 2020 I wanted a long journey last August to see how the railway was performing outside the north-east, so I went to tiny Silverdale in north Lancashire, out via Newcastle, Carlisle and Lancaster. Returning the same way …
The first time I went to Tenby, west Wales, was by car. Our 1971 summer holiday started on a Saturday, and my father was determined to get my sister and I on the RNLI lifeboat when it launched from …
In this time of restricted travel for many, one of the most accessible places to visit is the City of London (Tier 2 at the time of writing), the financial capital of the UK. It is just over one …
Places to Go is our monthly feature, NationalRail.com owner and former stationmaster Alex Nelson explores UK tourism by rail. This month Alex discusses his visit to High Wycombe! My recent visit to Gerrards Cross confirmed my findings of other suburban …
Places to Go is our monthly feature written by Alex Nelson, a rail ticketing expert and the owner of NationalRail.com. Alex regularly explores UK tourist destinations looking for the best deals on cheap train tickets. On the many occasions I …
The government recently announced that from 15th June it is illegal to travel without wearing a face covering on public transport – this includes bus, coach, train, and trams. With numerous announcements, sometimes guidance is not always clear, however it …
Places to Go is our monthly feature, NationalRail.com owner and former stationmaster Alex Nelson explores UK tourism by rail. As rail travel is still not advised, this month Alex discusses his visit to Rochdale last year! My visit to Rochdale …
Whilst travelling by rail is currently not advised, we cannot blame you for fantasising about your next trip. One of the things that comes to mind when planning a train journey is how to stay comfortable on board. If there …
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