Explore the Borders and Wales by train on this one-week itinerary, which features the best of the region – from castles and cable cars to steam trains and seaside towns. Starting in Cardiff, the route takes in the unpoilt…
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Explore a new side to Wales with a trip which combines its beautiful churches with stunning natural landscapes and a wealth of local charm and culture.…
Escape to an island off an island off an island with a day trip to Raasay, a peaceful island next to the Isle of Skye in Scotland that’s a great way to get away from the crowds.…
Planning a trip to Scotland’s Isle of Skye? Discover the best of the island with this three-day Isle of Skye itinerary for a road trip packed with stunning landscapes.…
From a stroll around the park to a countryside hike, walking’s taken on a new meaning for many of us over the last year. In the midst of restrictions it’s been a chance to connect with the world around…
Set on the banks of the River Thames and dominated by its grand hilltop castle, the Royal Borough of Windsor has over 1000 years of history to explore. It’s a popular day trip from London, but there’s more than…
Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Fal River Estuary and Roseland Peninsula, the town of Falmouth lies on the Cornwall’s south coast. The sea’s long been a big part of life in Falmouth, and it’s still a working…
Travelling across the four corners of England – from London and Brighton in the southeast to Bristol in the southwest, Manchester and Liverpool in the northwest to Leeds in the northeast – this city-centric rail journey takes you to…
With its green rolling hills, honey-stone villages, country pubs, mansions and manicured gardens, the Cotswolds’ film set good looks make it the quintessential English countryside destination. I’m lucky enough to have it on my doorstep, but the Cotswolds also…
Surf on golden beaches, visit colourful fishing villages, walk rugged coast paths, admire tropical gardens and feast on Cornish pasties and cream teas as you travel from St Ives to Plymouth though Falmouth, St Austell, Newquay and Looe in…
Travel across Scotland by train from the lowlands to the highlands, with historic cities, ruined castles, deep blue lochs, mountain peaks and wild moorland along the way. This one-week journey takes you from the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow,…
As you walk through the ruins of Witley Court in Worcestershire, you can feel the ghosts of its past life as one of England’s great country houses. At the end of the 19th century, it was a real-life Downton…
From the Vikings to the Victorians, the Romans to the Reformation, travel across the country and back through time on this journey through Historic England by train. You’ll follow in the footsteps of statesmen, writers and royalty as you…