By Cherie Thiessen We’re rolling along in our First Class coach from Penzance to Leamington Spa in the Cotswolds, and the four of us can’t stop smiling. Hurray – we made the absolutely perfect decision on how to get around England. You’d think we’d be immersed in our free newspapers, taking advantage of the train’s...Read More
By Marilyn Jones Train travel has made a day away from London an easy proposition for travelers based in the capital city. One city you might like to consider is Norwich, the most complete medieval city in England with the largest intact medieval street pattern in Europe. A quick two hour train ride will net...Read More
An American couple blends train and auto travel for a holiday in rural south-central England. by Laurel Kallenbach As a North American accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, I break into a cold sweat at the prospect of navigating Britain’s left-sided motorways. The convenient, relaxing solution to my driving anxiety: train...Read More
By Reb Stevenson I met my love on a train. Bear with me – I’m not about to rehash the plot of Before Sunrise, the film that inspired many a mid-nineties traveller to ride the rails in search of their own euro-fling. You see, this love of mine isn’t human, it’s geographical. Rolling green, pillowy...Read More
With summer quickly approaching, this is be the perfect time to grab a BritRail South West Pass and head for the region of Devon where you will find a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Here are our suggestions of events and activities you shouldn’t miss out on. Exeter and the Heart...Read More
With Spring in the air and Summer just around the corner, it’s now an exciting time to be traveling to Scotland. BritRail invites you to discover some of the world’s most scenic train journeys as you pass through the rolling hills, tall mountains and sparkling lakes of Scotland. When you book a BritRail Freedom of...Read More
The Outdoor Capital of the UK Fort William and its surroundings are collectively referred to as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Which is hardly surprising given the impressive number of outdoor activities and events being enjoyed by adventurers over the course of the year. From water sports, to paragliding and all the walking and...Read More
A focus on Britain’s Southwest The BritRail South West Pass is a great way to get around the UK’s southwest region by train. As BritRail is launching its new rail pass, we want to highlight some of the places and activities you will be able to enjoy with this new pass. A boat trip on...Read More
A unique dining experience on the train One of the joys of traveling by rail is being able to order delightful meals while admiring the changing landscapes and passing scenery. The train operator First Great Western found a way to make this part of the experience even more sublime by asking famous UK chef Mitch...Read More
By Kat Tancock As any Downton Abbey fan knows, train travel is an integral part of the storylines, from the first journey we take to Downton with Mr. Bates to the family journey up to Scotland in season 3 – and the numerous jaunts to London in between. So when I headed to England in...Read More
