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BritRail Highlights

Published on October 24th, 2008.

Airport Express

Now with your purchase of a BritRail Pass, two airport express coupons are included. After potentially hours on an airplane isn’t it nice to know someone’s there to pick you up? One less thing to plan and no taxis needed!

Your first option is the Heathrow Express, whisking you from Heathrow airport to London Paddington Station in just fifteen minutes. With trains departing every fifteen minutes this is the ultimate in convenience. London Paddington Station is also a great place to start your rail journey, with connections to a number of popular destinations (Oxford, Penzance, and Swansea to name a few).

If you’re landing at Gatwick Airport then the Gatwick Express is your ticket to London Victoria Station. This service also departs every fifteen minutes and ends thirty minutes later in London’s West End, also home to a number of rail connections and departures.

The third express service departs from London Stansted Airport and arrives in London Liverpool St. Station in forty-two minutes. The Stansted Express provides direct travel to the city of London for easy connections to cross-country destinations.

20% Discount on BritRail Passes

Please note that you can still take advantage of the 20% discount for travel between November 1st, 2008 and February 28th, 2009. Travelers can purchase select BritRail passes (BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail England Consecutive Pass, BritRail England Flexipass) and save!

Visit www.BritRail.com to select the pass that’s right for you!

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Spotlight on Birmingham

Published on October 7th, 2008.

Inspire me!
Birmingham is said to have more canals than Venice.

Getting There
Trains depart frequently from London Marylebone to Birmingham New Street Station. The city’s major train station, with trains departing to destinations all over the country. The total journey time is approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.

What’s On

The BBC Good Food Show will be at the NEC Birmingham from November 26th – 30th. The NEC Birmingham is easily accessible by train, as the Birmingham International station is connected to the NEC by a short covered walkway.

Considered the UK’s biggest food and drink show, this is a day out to stroll through the Producers Village where you can taste some of the finest ingredients from UK producers. Tickets are also available to catch a demonstration by one of your favorite celebrity chefs including Gordon Ramsay, James Martin, Gary Rhodes, Jamie Oliver or Ainsley Harriott. Sample fine wine, explore the Restaurant Experience and enjoy this gourmet experience!

Attractions & Sights

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Spot the clock tower on Chamberlain Square and you’ll find the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. The main attraction is the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world. However the highlights also include modern art, middle-eastern treasures and the Round Room. On your way out, stop in the Edwardian Tea Room for a delicious piece of cake. http://www.bmag.org.uk/

Cathedral Church of St – Phillip
One of England’s smallest cathedrals, the striking Cathedral Church of St Philip, is famous for four magnificent Pre-Raphaelite stained-glass windows designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. The detail is simply stunning! The Cathedral has a beautifully restored churchyard with a perimeter of cast-iron railings and trees.

Shopping at the Bullring

Getting there
Bullring is adjacent to New Street Station which connects Bullring to local stations as well as Scotland, Wales and major cities within the UK. Walk across Bullring Link from New Street Station via escalators from the station.

Bullring offers over 26 football pitches worth of shops, boutiques and restaurants in the centre of the city. Discover a stimulating, glass covered environment where you can shop, eat and people watch.

Featured Restaurant – Bank
Located at 4 Brindley Place in the city centre, Bank is a modern option featuring huge glass front panels and sophisticated modern British dishes. It’s a popular spot close to other restaurants, bars, shopping and places to stay.

Featured Lodging – Livingbase
Located at 3 Brunswick Square, in the Brindley place neighborhood, its location is ideal. Open-concept layouts provide for breathtaking views and designer styles. You’ll also have Birmingham’s best restaurants and nightlife on your doorstep.

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Experience the train with BritRail

Published on October 2nd, 2008.

It’s closer than you think!

The thought of travelling cross- country these days will likely conjure up images of arriving hours early, lineups and waiting around. Taking the train is a great way to skip the stress and relax. Most train stations are located in the city center, so in the end, getting to your destination can be quicker and more efficient than other methods of travel.

Here are some direct trains …just sit back and watch the scenery roll by!

Staying in England

London to Wales

London to Scotland

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