So you’ve started planning your UK trip and want to make the best out of your days. As most people start with London, it’s easy to plan a couple of days downtown and add some day trips to the mix. The best part is that you don’t have to go far to change a little...Read More
By: Dacia Popescu Seaside Retro is the description that comes to mind when I think of Brighton, now Brighton and Hove; a coastal town in southern England, and only about 1 hour by train from London. Its close proximity to the city makes Brighton an enjoyable option for day-trippers. Direct trains depart as often as every...Read More
By: Dacia Popescu One thing that is a ‘must-do’ while visiting London is seeing British culture come to life by going to a musical or a play in one of the West End Theatres. My favorites are: The Phantom of the Opera, a Gothic-romantic tragedy musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber which plays at Her...Read More
By: Dacia Popescu The West End is comprised of some of the most upscale and finest retail streets in the world! This is where Regent St., Bond St., Oxford St., and St Christopher’s Place are the popular shopping destinations and extravagant abodes to top of the line Designer Boutiques, fashion shops, department stores and chain...Read More
By: Dacia Popescu Camden, is located in North London (Camden Town tube station), and like many of London’s inner cities, is a world on its own. Famous for its enticing markets, varied fringe and international shops and vibrant nightlife, Camden hits you with raw originality and shows you what authenticity really is through glimpses of...Read More
New Family, Youth and Senior Savings! The BritRail London Pass is great for visitors to London and surrounding destinations, perfect for day trips. Beyond London, pass holders can take the train to popular stops such as: Brighton, Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Bath, Salisbury, Stratford-upon-Avon and many more. See the map for the complete area included in the...Read More
Hop on Southern trains to beautiful destinations along England’s Southern coast including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Worthing, Chichester and Hove. Departing from Gatwick Airport, you can easily access England’s Southern coast in as little as 30 minutes en route to the pebble-beach seaside town of Brighton. Or you can travel to Eastbourne in 55 minutes, Worthing...Read More
Over 100 bonus offers at attractions in England, Scotland and Wales There are now over 100 more great reasons to bring a BritRail Pass or Ticket on your next trip as you can take advantage of BritRail Bonus Offers, including special benefits available for top attractions and activities throughout the UK! Use them to get inspiration and...Read More
Get an extra travel day on the BritRail London Plus Pass From June 1st to June 30th, 2012 In honor of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, BritRail is offering up a promotion that transports visitors beyond the City of London and allows them to experience more of England’s coastal beauty and historic charm: from June 1st...Read More
By Patti Nickell I’ve enjoyed a life-long love affair with trains. As a child, my favorite bedtime lullaby was the nearby mournful whistle of a train, bound for somewhere unknown, taking those lucky enough to be aboard on a fascinating adventure. Sadly, I live in a country more enamored of fast automobiles than slow-moving trains. ...Read More
