Julian Appleyard, Commercial Director of Great Rail Journeys, reveals his favourite train trips, his bucket list train journeys and why sleeper trains will be making a big comeback. What’s been your favourite train trip? I don’t think I can narrow my favourite train trips down to one, so I’m going to you my top three […]
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Matt Green is the Head Chef on Britain’s popular luxury train line the Northern Belle. Here, he shares a liver and mash recipe from the train’s fantastic on-board menu that’s perfect for a cold and rainy locked-down weekend. The inspiration behind the recipe When I first picked up a copy of ‘White Heat’ by Marco […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey is set to send ripples between the royal family this week. So we’re betting Britain won’t be on their ‘must visit’ list any time soon. Which is a shame as, despite his seniority in the family, the Duke of Sussex has never travelled on the […]
If you’re thinking of booking one of Britain’s best British rail and train holidays, we’ve done all the hard work for you. We have found 10 of best British rail and train holidays you can book today to enjoy when we come out of lockdown. Best Scottish train holidays Great Rail Journeys’ ‘Explore the Highlands […]
We’re all desperate to book a train holiday this year. But how can we book and be certain it will ever happen? Read our handy five-point guide and learn how you can Covid-proof your train holiday in 2021. 1. Use a specialist travel agent In these uncertain times, it pays to use a specialist travel […]
Each month we look at dream bucket list rail journeys we’d all like to experience at least once in our lives. We’re kicking off with the Seven Stars in Kyushu Train in Japan, one of the most luxurious railway journeys in the world. Where does the Seven Stars in Kyushu Train go? Kyushu Island is […]
On the eve of the second series of his hit TV series, The Architecture The Railways Built, Vicky Mayer caught up with presenter Tim Dunn over zoom to talk about the fun (and difficulties) he had making the series during the pandemic, his favourite train stations and why he doesn’t see himself as a rival […]
Do you love British steam trains? Then read on. From a journey on the Jacobite Steam Train and a chance to see the Flying Scotsman up close, 2021 looks like being a bumper year for our favourite steam trains and heritage railways. So get on board! Bluebell Railway steam trains Sussex’s famous Bluebell Railway has […]
Whether you’re travelling to or from London on the Eurostar and arriving and departing from Paris Gare du Nord, or using one of Paris’ other six main train stations, there’s plenty to do and see in France’s buzzy capital. Eurostar to Paris Catching the Eurostar from London to Paris is quick, easy and fuss-free, with […]
David Bowie hated flying but loved travelling by train and seeing the world pass by through a window. We celebrate his life on the rails on what would have been his 74th birthday… Today, 8 January 2021, would have been David Bowie’s 74th birthday. Born in Brixton London in 1947, he died in New York […]
After a year of little or no rail travel, Europe’s big rail travel companies are determined to make your rail holiday one to remember in 2021. From first-class trips in the UK on vintage locomotives, handy European mobile rail passes and a free door-to-door luggage service, here’s what they’re planning… Railbookers – first-class trips to […]
Train fan Howard Barclay, sales director for the iconic Northern Belle train, has travelled on some of the world’s most luxurious trains but still thinks British trains and scenery make the grade Which country have you most enjoyed visiting by rail? Abroad, it has to be South Africa, where I took a Victoria Falls steam […]
Looking for a great Christmas present for the Michael Portillo fan in your life (or even yourself)? We’ve got the ultimate Christmas gift guide to all things Michael… Travel around Great Britain with him In his latest book, Greatest British Railway Journeys: Celebrating The Greatest Journeys, Michael reveals his favourite top fifty rail journeys and […]
Looking for a spectacular winter adventure? Then book a trip on one of these amazing illuminated steam trains. A cold winter’s night has never been so appealing… Travel in style on a Severn Valley Steam in Lights train Enjoy a winter treat on board one of Severn Valley’s Steam in Lights trains. You’ll need to […]
Railbookers sales & marketing manager Anna Davies on 20 years of railway trips, the magic of Swiss trains and why she can’t enough of Amtrak’s pancakes What’s been your favourite rail journey? Over the past 20 years I’ve been lucky enough to travel regularly on the rails but a particular highlight has to be Amtrak’s […]
Looking for something different this New Year’s Eve/Day? Why not spend it on a steam train…
Beyond Edinburgh lie some of Scotland’s finest lochs and isles. Vicky Mayer explored them in style with a railway trip of a lifetime on board the Belmond Royal Scotsman
On a picturesque journey to the Lake District, Pete May enjoys views of Morecambe Bay and Carnforth before heading to Kendal and Windermere For me it’s the best train journey in the UK. London Euston to Oxenholme or Penrith is the gateway to the magnificent Lake District, the finest region of England. The journey to […]
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Tim Mulhall, COO of Hornby on his love of overnight trains, memories of the South Devon Steam Railway and why Rod Stewart and co love model trains