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jackie  on October 6th, 2009

If I won a 4 Day BritRail Flexi Pass, after flying all the way from South Africa, I would begin by travelling to Dorset, to a tiny village named Turnworth, to see my 87 year old aunt. She lives alone and would love a visit from me. After a couple of days I would travel across England to Norfork where I would visit a very dear friend who has just been diagnosed with Cancer and has had to undergo a very big operation and I would hope to cheer her up for a few days. I would use the 3rd day of my flexipass to go and visit my 92 year old uncle and his wife in another tiny village of Askwith in Yorkshire. The last day of the pass I would use in returning to London and seeing as many of the sites I could before having to fly home again that evening. The pass would be a wonderful gift that would make a big difference in a number of lives.

jawDBC  on October 6th, 2009

Based in Durham City we would visit historic and cultural sites up and down the East Coast, and the lowlands of Scotland. Vikings in York, the Baltic in Gateshead, ruins on Lindisfarne, original engines at Shildon, would be some of our destinations. Britannia at Leith and the Falkirk Wheel would also be on our list.

Irene Punt  on October 6th, 2009

I write children’s books.
My dream trip would be to travel from London to the Isle of Sky and back… peering out the train window, thinking, wondering, watching… and writing. I’d get off the train to explore castles and do walkabouts.
I’d check out the Edinburgh coffee shop where J.K. Rowling penned her first Harry Potter book!
I’d check out the Beatrix Potter island in the Lake District.
Thanks for thinking up this great contest. Dreaming about the adventure is half the fun!

Philip Roberts  on October 6th, 2009

I was born in Cheshire so I would love to explore Chester, Lancashire, North Wales, York, The High Lands of Scotland and the West Country. I have lived in Australia for 39 years and look forward to returning to the UK one day.

laura alvarez  on October 6th, 2009

I am teacher of English and I specialise in Medieval and Renaissance History and Literature. I have visited the UK many times, but I feel that there is always more to see and learn. Whenever I go I always discover something new to enlarge my knowledge of the very interesting history of the British isles. I have never been to Wales, so I have a special interest in that place. Apart from that, the more I read the more I realise I have not visited enough castles and cathedrals, and places of historical interest. Also, to see the places where my favourite writers lived is very enlightening as this makes me understand in a better way the reasons for their choice of themes and topics, as well as their mood and source of inspiration.

Jenny & John Denning  on October 6th, 2009

We (2 people) used 4 first class passes last year for our first visit to Britain.
With two 4 day passes we we would buy an extension to maybe a fortnight & be back to Britain in a flash.
Last year worked like magic when we worked out how to store our luggage on day visits to destinations.
First class long haul the length of Britain suited us perfectly as we dodged weather that did not suit.

Jenny & John Denning

Esther TEO  on October 6th, 2009

If I won a pair of BritRail Passes to EXPLORE England, Wales and Scotland, I would like venture to places where my nephew and I missed out in our year 2000 trip. In October 2009, he started studying in a university in Durham. I would love to visit him and together we could travel to Wales, south-west England, Brighton, Manchester; the list could go on. We could even re-visit some of our favorite places like Chester, the Lake District and places we regretfully did not spend enough time as we were on a guided tour in year 2000. Good day!

sreekrishnam  on October 6th, 2009

We (My wife and I) have planned a cross coutry trip for May 2010. We would like to catch the essence of UK in a fortnight, basing ourselves at London, Edingburgh, Cardiff and Belfast covering all the regions of UK. How else we go about than having a Britrail Flexipass?

peter hatch  on October 7th, 2009

I would start at the new St Pancras station and spend the morning looking around it. Then get a mid-day train to chesterfield in derbyshire to visit an old school friend. Whi lives in a village called Alport in the Derbyshire dales.
Then I would catch a train to paignton in devon
then the steam train down to dartmouth and visit
where my mother and father were born and married.
Then a train back to London for the perfect holiday….

Arun Mohan  on October 7th, 2009

Take my wife out to see the beautiful English , Scottish & Welsh countryside.
Would love to go to Endinbourough, Glasgow , The lake districts – Windamere and Nottingham Castle and much more.

Madhu Mohan  on October 7th, 2009

Holiday with my husband in the beautiful English , Scottish & Welsh countryside.

paaam  on October 7th, 2009

Would love to see Cornwall and Lands End and then head up to Bath and Bristol. Also would look up some family. I’ve heard of an outdoor theater over looking the Atlantic and would like to check that out too.

Stievenart Luciana  on October 7th, 2009

Hi eveyone! I’ve been to GB several times and I’m still fascinated by the beauty that the scenery has to offer. Wales (Llanddudno, Bodnant gardens) have a special place in my heart whereas Cornwall remains one of my favourite destinations. Peolpe are so friendly and enthusiastic over there.
I’d certainly go on travelling through GB to find out other mysterious and quaint areas. Have a nice day! With love from Belgium

Kiyoshi  on October 7th, 2009

I would like to get on the tain which runs scenic routes in Scotland like between Fort William & Mallaig and to Thurso & Wick.

Janet Fanine  on October 7th, 2009

If I won 2 passes my husband and I would like to visit Edinborough, Glasgow & Cardiff then on to Hastings where my cousin Ann lives then down to Cornwell where I once visited as a child.

regards,
Janet

KaileyWalker  on October 7th, 2009

If I were to win a pair of BritRail passes to explore England, Scotland, and Wales I would visit as many historical points as possible. I love traveling and since I’ll be graduating from my University in December my mom and I are planing a trip to the United Kingdom. She’s never really traveled and I think it would be an amazing experience for the both of us!

Karen Christie  on October 7th, 2009

If I won a pair of Brit Rail Passes I would have a grand cultural tour of Great Britain. I would visit different places that present British culture such as modern attractions, art galleries, gardens, tea rooms, museums, national parks, residences of great writers, castles, historical cottages, a working farm, seaside towns, big cities, villages, learn about old languages and of course, visit the highlands. I would sit back and enjoy the countryside view from the train and chat with those I meet!

Kathleen S Corletta  on October 7th, 2009

Every trip I’ve taken (and BritRail has been a part of them each time)has been a dream trip. My mother was born in Preston, Lancashire and I’ve loved seeing every part of the British Isles I could go on—-so much to see, so little time.

Kathleen S Corletta  on October 7th, 2009

So little time—-Isle of Wight, Wales, back to Iona, back to the Orkneys, the Isle of Skye, the Harry Potter railway trail, Oxford, the Lake Country, Salisbury, York, Bath,

Spellcastress  on October 7th, 2009

I would use them until we couldn’t use them any more…and see everything we could in that matter of time..and then some…

Diane  on October 7th, 2009

If I won two Brit Rail passes I would take my best friend Laura with me. I have visited Britain a few times and absolutely love it! My husband is a Brit who now lives with me in Canada.
I would take Laura (who’s on a limited budget)
to all the gorgeous places I’ve enoyed:
Edinburgh, Inverness, St Davids, London, south coast, Ireland. I love the history, ancient catherdals, greeness, thatched cottages, quaint pubs and the incredible people with their lovely accents. If I could live anywhere (besides Canada), it would be Britain. Also, just love the British Rail system. Amazed how wonderfully punctual and often that it runs. It’s a superb way to travel. Love that you can eat and drink on board.

Lin Powell  on October 7th, 2009

If I won a rail pass, I would take my sister to Swansea Wales to show her where my in laws lived, to Whitby Eng. where our step mother has relatives and we would visit the places that were mentioned in her mother’s letters, and the beautiful Dales, Cotswold and Lake Districts. When we go, I am afraid to drive there, so a rail pass would allow us the freedom to see so much we would otherwise miss. (we’re from Canada).

robbiedeen  on October 7th, 2009

Hi, i live in New Zealand but have never been to Britain, so I would travel as many routes possible that BritRail covers and film and photograph as much of the country and its train journeys. Hopefully in that time i would be able to travel over most of Great Britain, and on my return home have a great film night(s) to show as many friends as possible. And start planning a return journey(s) with them…

mschock  on October 7th, 2009

My husband and i would visit Scotland for the first time. We have been to England four times and now want to branch out more on our next trip. We are from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Alan Yorker  on October 7th, 2009

My ideal rail trip on Britrail would start with a romantic overnight on the Caledonian sleeper from London Euston to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands, then over the big viaduct to tiny Glenfinnan to see Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Jacobite monument on the shores of Loch Shiel. After an overnight, a reverse trip back to Glasgow, then south to Oxenholme and the rail spur line to Lake District and Windemere, where I would ride the vintage steam boats and the Lakeside-Haverthwaite Railroad. My wife’s friend would come join us for a day’s outing there before we headed south to Southampton to catch a ship back home.

joankay  on October 7th, 2009

if i were to win i would bring my mom home i would see the rest of the things that my mom, grandma, and the rest of my family saw when they were alive. i would bring my grandchildren so that when they were older they would not have to wonder about all the beautiful places that i have told them about also my family is steeped in the railway in britain as my grandfather, uncle, cousin all have worked for the railway. and also my father and uncle were raised in the orphanage for railway children. my cousin alan still works for the rail service. and i am sure i would find him with a rail pass. it would be a dream come true.a pass to the past,future, and present.

Leonie  on October 7th, 2009

With a planned trip to England in Dec/Jan I would use the Britrail Passes to travel to Edinburgh(weather permitting)and then on to Wales to visit places connected to our family history. I have used a Britrail pass before and consider them to be the only economical way to travel around Britain. Can’t wait for our upcoming trip!

marbry  on October 7th, 2009

Our planned trip to UK (July 2010)from Perth Western Australia is mainly to see family I have lost 3 cousins and a child hood friend in the last 12mths this trip is to see the remainder of my family (4) and friends (4) as some are 96 & 90, 80 & 70+ yrs old as is my husband and myself, we have been planning to go from London to Edinburgh with Brit rail as my husband cannot drive. To win this offer would make our dream come true

Marian & Mac Macdonald  on October 8th, 2009

If we won a rail pass we would go as far as we could. We are travelling from New Zealand to the Scotland next August and hope to visit Britain as well. We would travel from London – Edinburgh – Aberdeen – Grantown-on Spey – Fort William – Inverness – Glasgow – Mallaig – Kyle of Lochalsh etc. Where ever a train goes, we would go as well. And why not? It is an absolutely fantastic way to travel, see the country and meet new friends. What could be better than that! Why drive when it is not required.

Christa  on October 8th, 2009

If I won a pair of Britrail passes for four days it would be hard to choose a route and show some its sights to my husband since there is such an abundance of pretty and interesting places around the British Isles. In the end however I would decide to take the tour via Arundel – to see the pretty town and castle – to Brighton – and visit the Royal Pavilion, stroll along the promenade and the lanes – then commence to Porthsmouth – in order to take a harbour tour by boat and gaze at the beautiful ships in the Royal Dockyard afterwards – finally we would travel to Plymouth – enjoying the views you have from the train on the route from Exeter via Dawlish and Teignmouth and eventually we would alight in Plymouth – exploring the city, roam around the Barbican and watch the fishes in the Aquarium.

coralie  on October 8th, 2009

I am planning a trip to Britain next June – July and would love to be able to plan time around a rail pass. Having travelled through Germany on a rail pass I am eager to do the same in Britain. My plan is to do a coach tour of Ireland and Scotland and then I would travel from Scotland to visit friends in Northampton and stop and see the sights on the way.

ukherewecome  on October 10th, 2009

I’ve been trying to figure out the rail system because that’s what we are doing Summer 2010. I searched buying a couple of passes to cover the 15 days of train travel and stumbled upon this contest! Thanks, you are wonderful! We will Eurostar to Paris first thing, then it’s our ancient homeland from then on from England, Scotland and Ireland to pay our respects at cemetaries and then to Wales for a visit to the land of Ken Follett, Richard Burton, Tom Jones, Ian Woosnan and our Pembroke Welsh Corgi Addie. The tales of the Welsh from all times are astonishing. They are so tough! We want to see the alter where St. Thomas Beckett was murdered, the white cliffs of Dover, Stonehenge, Windsor (maybe a glimpse her corgis), Woking (Chef Ramssy’s Cooking School), Haworth (Bronte Family), the Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian’s Wall, Lochness, Ullapool, Glasgow and on to Ireland. Oh! The fishing, the theatre, the food, the ale, the mead, the history! I could go on and on. We could really use a couple of passes as we are 2 adults, 1 student and 1 child. Thanks for this opportunity and may you prosper for ever and ever!

chinagirl49  on October 11th, 2009

I am visiting Scotland for the first time this week, if I won, I would come back to Great Britain and go back to Scotland visit Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee I would visit Wales and travel through England. I absolutely love the UK, England and Scotland in particular. I am planning another trip next year, this pass would definitely serve me well at that time. Thank you!!

tizthom  on October 12th, 2009

We are coming to England this December to have our first Christmas with my family in 11 years, the first for my children. A Britrail pass would mean we can introduce them to members of the family who are spread from Yorkshire to Cornwall whilst enjoying all the scenery inbetween. A trip to London to see the sights is also on our wish list.

Bob Collins  on October 13th, 2009

I have used 4 day Britrail passes twice already and for me it is the only way to travel – we are planing another trip to Britain in June/July 2010 and will again use Britrail passes and to win 2 would be great. Locations I would like to visit this time would be Inverness Glasgow and Plymouth with a stopover at the National Rail Museum in York

Anne Lott  on October 13th, 2009

My home-base would be in beautiful Durham City, where I have recently inherited my childhood home. I would wake every morning and set out like spokes on a wheel; North to Edinburgh, East to Scarbrough, South to York and West to Windermere. I grew up on ‘holiday’ there as a child and I want to show my great friend, Donna, how special these places are to me.

Alicia  on October 14th, 2009

If I won 2 passes I would take my Nanna over to England so she can see some of the magic of London and the surrounding counrtyside and experience some of the best hospitality in the local B&Bs around the country.

cljohnson  on October 14th, 2009

I would stay a few days in London then choose at least two small villages and book a cottage to be based from, for a total stay of about 3 weeks. Each day I would take the train to various, surrounding spots and enjoy as much of the U.K. as possible. It is such a beautiful, historic country.

Loraine  on October 17th, 2009

Besides seeing London, as a senior traveling with my husband (also a senior) from the USA, it would be great to see some historic places. Coming from a seafaring family, Portsmouth is one location and other local places like the Portchester Roman Castle and the Chichester Roman Palace will be great to see. Bath and its ancient Roman baths another trip along the south coast would be great.

elliemk  on October 19th, 2009

My father served as port commander of LeHarve during World War II. He often spoke of the time he spent in England on leave. He and my mother visited England many years ago, and I’ll never forget the stories they told us when they returned to the United States. I am of English, Scotch and Irish heritage.
This year my mother died, following my father, who died three years ago. I have always wanted to visit the countries of the United Kingdom, but I’ve never been to Europe. Now I want to do it more than ever in honor of my parents.
If I were to win this contest, I would use the FlexiPass to visit some of the Shakespeare sites, see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and tour the Tower of London.
On the second day, I would go to Ireland to see a castle and fish for trout, my favorite outdoor activity.
The third day would find me in Scotland, where I would explore historical sites and gardens.
On the last day, I’d be back in England with my long-time childhood friend to visit some of the Beatles’ sites. We grew up together listening to the Beatles’ music, so I know he would really enjoy this.
I am a writer and long to come to your country. I’m planning to visit next year and winning the contest would be such a treat.

alanagr  on October 20th, 2009

I’m planning on a trip to Britain in the Summer of 2010 with my best friend, and I definitely think that having a Britrail pass would be not only convenient, but enjoyable as well. I would be thrilled to have a chance to see all of the historic sights that Britain has to offer, especially via train travel.
My Grandmother grew up in Hastings, England and my Grandfather in Birkenhead, so I would love to get a chance to see a bit of my heritage, considering I was born and raised in Canada.
I would also love to visit Stonehenge, as well as Stratford-upon-Avon to see an authentic Shakespearian play (hopefully Hamlet!).
Venturing up into Scotland would definitely be on my list of things to in Britain, I would love seeing a bit of both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
I would love to win these passes for our trip, it would be a huge weight off of our shoulders!

emily_kate  on October 21st, 2009

My husband and I just got married and we are going to travel to the UK for our honeymoon. I was born in Staffordshire and would love to go back and visit. As for my new husband he has never traveled over seas and it would be wonderful to introduce him to his new family. We are planning on flying into Scotland and slowly traveling down to Cornwall and Wales.
As weddings are very expensive this would truly make our honeymoon.

Sue  on October 24th, 2009

Four days on a train in Great Britain would begin in Aberdeen after arriving from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–the adopted home of Andrew Carnegie. The first leg of the trip would take us across the Firth of Forth rail bridge–one of the top 10 bridges in the world–and on to explore Edinburgh Castle.

The next part of the adventure would take us from Edinburgh to Thirsk, England to visit the town and veterinary clinic made famous in the books and BBC series about James Heriott.

Warwick Castle and Shakespeare country would be the third stop before traveling to London on Day 4.

alex couper  on October 25th, 2009

I am a scot and havnt been back in 40 years,my australian wife and i are planning our holiday to the u.k. in may 2010 to celebrate her 55th birthday. It will be great to see some real trains and stations and some green countryside,it seems a great idea to use the passes available from britrail. This is a very good websit and has gone into my favourites

Tish Jacobs  on October 28th, 2009

Hello, l am british and have been living in USA for the past 30 years, If l won the tickets i would bring my twin sister back for a holiday to visit beautiful yorkshire where we were born, visit my brothers children that live in Devon, so from London to Devon and up to Harrogate , Yorkshire, would be a dream come true. she lost her Husband 5 years ago and has run into bad times, so l would love to help her out and bring her back to visit our childhood. Thankyou for offering this great opportunity. Tish Jacobs

AnneD  on November 5th, 2009

My daughter will graduate high school in June, 2010, with honours. A major accomplishment for any student, but all the more so because she was born with Cerebral Palsy. Her favourite subject is History, so when she started high school I told her we’d travel to England after her graduation. England is rich with family history dating back to a marriage in Pocklington Church in the East Riding of Yorkshire, in 1576. She is the sixteenth generation child to come from that union and the last in the line. I want to know her roots, her family, her heritage. She will start university classes in September of 2010, with the goal of becoming a History teacher. Traveling throughout England will enrich her education an well as her life.

Krishnan  on November 9th, 2009

My route is already chosen. London tour for a week, one week each in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales. I am already booked at Edinburgh as the base for covering the Scotland. And Cardiff as the base for Swansea, Brighton, Birmigharm, Newport andBristol. Belfast as the base for Londonderry, Antrim Bay, Downpatrick and Armagh. With Britrail pass, its all fun.

christina  on November 12th, 2009

If I won the tickets, my husband and I, Canadians both, with Scottish and Welsh roots, would land in London, then take the train from Cambridge (we hope our daughter will attend her graduation ceremony) to Edinburgh via the wonderful route on along the eastern coast. We would visit friend of my parents living there. Then we would then head for Carlisle and return to London, and would then either go to Wales and Cornwall, or, possibly, to the battlefields of Belgium and northern France where my husband’s grandfather served in WWI.

Forty years ago, we came to England and travelled by British Rail and were able to see an incredible anmount of the countryside; it would be wonderful to do it again.

Franklin E. Moore  on November 12th, 2009

The towns, homes and history of my favorite heros from England would be on my tour. Most notably would be Thetford, the birthplace of Thomas Paine, and Woolsthorpe the birthplace of Isaac Newton. Of course there are others on my list; however,
the pass is only for four days and my wife and I would like to
spend at least two days visiting each location.

frosty50  on November 12th, 2009

I would live out my dream with this pass by attending the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August and revel in the glorious music and pageantry beneath Edinburgh Castle’s majestic walls. I would do the night tour of Edinburgh and enjoy the spine-chilling stories about Burke and Hare. I would travel to the Lake District and visit the grave of William Wordsworth and walk in his footsteps over the awesome hills surrounding the lakes. Next stop would be the Yorkshire Moors to soak up the atmosphere of my favourite novel and film, Wuthering Heights and to vist the Bronte Parsonage. Then I would head down to Wales to Betwys-y-Coed to see Snowdonia and on to Swansea to visit the home of Dylan Thomas, hopefully be lucky enough to attend a recitation of Under Milkwood. My next stop would be the lovely cathedral city of Exeter, where I would visit my grandsons and buy some fish and chips to enjoy in the shadows of the magnificent cathdral before taking them to feed the ducks in the park and to see the spot where the last witch was burned in England. Lastly I would head to Cornwall to see the open-air Minack cliff theatre and to enjoy a real Cornish pastie! Of course, I would need more than 4 days to do all of this but if I had the 4 day pass then I would extend it and take my time to soak up the emerald green lushness of Britain after having spent the past 27 yrs in a wonderful but very dry and sunburnt country.

LEB  on November 13th, 2009

I would convince my husband to retire and then plan out a visit to the UK which would include lots of hiking, visiting tiny little rural villages where we could sit outside, sip tea and eat fresh scones. We would also visit friends in Scotland and England, visit some of our old haunts like St. Andrews, and Pitlochery, and Edinborough, take in some theater, and also explore some new areas, maybe lots of them. Honest, four days wouldn’t be enough, but we would figure it all out.

Scoutie11  on November 13th, 2009

I wwould go back to Grasmere and hike the countryside. It is the most beautiful place on earth!

Bernie Gill  on November 14th, 2009

I would use the passes to go from London to Edinburgh and beyond finally ending up in Liverpool Oh the Dream how great it would be

aussietom  on November 14th, 2009

My wife was separated from her father at 6 months of age and at 59 yrs has only just rediscovered his family. I am hoping to take her to England in 2010 and this Britrail pass would enable us to visit my wife’s newly-found nephew in Oxfordshire and be reunited with her father’s only surviving daughter. If my wife is able to tear herself away from her sister, we would reboard the train for Nottingham where we would visit Trent Bridge cricket ground. My wife learnt recently that her great grandfather was in the first England eleven to tour USA and Canada in the 1800’s and his trophies and portrait are displayed in the Long Room. From Nottingham we would head to Yorkshire to catch up with both of our families before getting back on the train to Edinburgh and hopefully attend the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Bara  on November 16th, 2009

If I win a pair of BritRail passes to explore England, that will be a dream come true!

I am a Nigerian, and a graduate of English Language. I love to read classic novels especially ones written by Jane Ausin, and novels about the Vikings. Whenever I do, my imaginative talents come alive. It is like traveling back in time! For the past two months, I have constantly researched and surfed the internet for information that will help me plan my very first visit to the UK by the end of this year into the first week of January. I was surfing the internet for information on places to visit and how to commute by rail within the UK when I came across this website. I want to visit England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; the Cotswolds (Burford, Bourton-on-the-water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Woodstock etc) Bath and the Lake district (Cumbria) and spend a night or two in each place. Going to these places is the very reason I am visiting the UK! I would love to visit Wales and Edinburgh but I am on a budget and have to plan within my budget limit. I also have a friend in Nottingham who I intend to visit.If I win the BritRail pass, it will add to making my trip memorable! I can’t wait to be there. Like they say regarding the 2010 World cup in South Africa “We can’t wait” For me, it is UK, here I come, I CAN’T WAIT!

reisert  on November 17th, 2009

I would start out by going from London to Inverness which is where some of my ancestors are from and then to Glasgow. From there I would consider a stop in either Manchester or Liverpool and then back to London for my annual week there.

RMiller742  on November 17th, 2009

My sister and I (2) are planning to be in England July 2010 to visit castles and ancient churches. Our main stop would be in Tunstall to connect our Grindley ancestors. My maternal grandmother died at age thirty-three and Mother was sent to Iowa at age three. Mother is now dealing with cancer number six and my sister and I really want to show her the genealogy of the English Grindley’s, some of whom made pottery/dishes of which I have collected a certain pattern named “Marjorie”, the name of my grandmother. We keep praying that mother will be with us for sometime – we could extra prayers from you too, for Lucy in Aplington IA. How cool would it be to connect the English Grindley’s with the Iowa Millers.

Marly  on November 17th, 2009

My husband’s dream is to revisit all the places he knew as a child. He came to australia in 1959 and has not been back since. We would catch up with some relatives and then explore the beautiful country. We would like to visit Wales where choirs sing like Angels. Would go to Scotland and visit Dumfries where my ancestors came from. Visit France to see grave of a relative at Villers Bretonneux. We plan to come to England in July 2010 so that would be a absolute bonus if we won the tickets, my husband is a fan of train travel at any time.

Cheryl Best  on November 17th, 2009

With Brit Rail passes, my archeologist daughter and I would explore the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. From London, we’d take a quick trip to see the White Cliffs of Dover, go west to Salisbury for a glimpse of Stonehenge, the back to London for the sleeper train to Penzance and the Ballowall Barrow at St. Just. From Penzance, we’d head to Bath then back to London for the sleeper train to Edinburgh. Next we’d go to Inverness and on to Thurso and the Orkneys to see Skara Brae then south again to Glasgow. We’d run up to Fort William to climb Ben Nevis then take the sleeper back to London. Finally we’d travel to Llandudno to tour the Great Orme Copper Mine, then back to London for a closer look at that great city. It would be our first trip to the UK.

Heatherdale Flood  on November 17th, 2009

I would love to take my sister to the British Isles to show her our heritage as our parents and ancestors are all from the British Isles. I have been to England twice but my sister, never. She would love to meet her cousins, etc. which I have been fortunate enough to do. I would also for myself love the chance to ride the rails through the English countryside of England, Wales and The Scottish Highlands to see the land that I was named after “heatherdale”.

Colin  on November 18th, 2009

How wonderful that would be! We are leaving Australia in only 5 weeks time (mid December) to visit family and friends, some of whom we haven’t seen for 10 years, so having a Britrail Flexi Pass would be an added bonus in getting around. With London as the home base we intend to travel up to Edinburgh; through Wales to visit family history sites; and extensively through England.

chas984  on November 18th, 2009

Upon my arrival in London I embark on a nationwide pub crawl. I would travel north from London with my wife toward Edinburgh. Stopping when the mood strikes to visit a city and sample a few pints. Then over to Glasgow and back down to London. No real plans, just visiting towns and pubs along the way.

Veragrade  on November 18th, 2009

As I’m leaving Brasil for a 12 day period in England on Dec 1st , it would be a wonderful gift.
From Lancaster I would visit Bath, Oxford and then take a sleeper train to Edinburgh.

Accadacca  on November 20th, 2009

I will be arriving in London with my parents on 23 Dec for a month’s holiday so just having the flexibility to use the pass on any 4 days would be wonderful as we would have the freedom to visit friends and family scattered around England without having to plan too far ahead.

Maria Tapia  on November 20th, 2009

I’d travel around the Northwest and the Lake District, which are my favourite parts of England.

Nortoes  on November 20th, 2009

I’d pick to several main towns, go to the local tourist info center upon arrival to figure out what to do and then start exploring.

NancyMiller  on November 21st, 2009

I’d take the sleeper from London to Edinburgh – better than Club Class!

sdadolf  on November 21st, 2009

I very much want to take my wofe to Liverpool so we can experience the Beatles lifestyle. I’ve seen several TV shows on the area, and want to experience it for myself.

ronnifox  on November 22nd, 2009

I would re-create a trip I took in 1989 when I just jumped on and off anywhere that took my interest in England, Scotland, and Wales. My husband could go this time. He is a member of the Wallace and Ross clans of Scotland and would love to see the lands of his people. I would follow the Canterbury pilgrimage and also spend more time in Wales. We would just adventure!

patricjames  on November 22nd, 2009

I would re-create Brideshead Revisited and visit Brideshead Castle (Castle Howard in Yorkshire), Hertford College, Oxford University, London, and all the other wonderful locales described within the book.

Marcia  on November 23rd, 2009

I would travel from London to York and spend a few days there. Then, I would go on to Edinburgh and maybe through the highlands. I would like to visit the area where my ancestors (Graham of Montrose) lived.

Mike C  on November 23rd, 2009

I’ve been to GB twice and I loved it both times. I’ve never been to Scotland though so I’d love to go. Glasgow and Edinburgh look like really amazing cities. Of course I’d like to spend some time in London. From there I’d like to travel to see Cambridge and Oxford because the last time I was there I didn’t get a lot of time to see the sights there. Stonehenge was awesome so I’d love to see that again. I’d also like to see a football game as I’m a huge Arsenal fan. There’s just too much that I’d like to do to really name.

Marlene Jewell  on November 24th, 2009

In celebration of my sons’ completion of his apprenticeship we are taking at trip to GB. We are going to visit Londons British War Museum and the Isle of Man where my great grandparents were from. In planning this trip I would love to be able to have the flexiblilty to maybe include Scotland and Wales in our visit. I have been lucky to travel with both my children to some interesting places but I imagine this is the last time my son will travel with his mom for a while and I would love to make it extra special. With extra train passes we could truly make this a trip to remember.

Mick  on November 24th, 2009

My dream is to visit London,Rye and Cantebury then jump up to Inverness. From there I would go all the way up to Thurso. Come back down through Aberdeen,Stirling and Edinburgh.Once back in England I would go to York, Manchester, Liverpool and Chester sampling real ales along the way.
I would then take the scenic way down to Cardiff (Doctor Who fan!!!), visit Hay on Wye (second hand book fan). From there I would travel to Snowdonia then come back to England via Hereford (more real ale) then back to London via Avesbury and Oxford.

Stephanie N  on November 25th, 2009

I wouldn’t even know where to start. I was there in 2008 and didn’t get to see half of what I wanted to see. There are so many castles, and other treasures, that I didn’t see last time that I would have to sit down and write them in a priority list. There is a lot to say for spontaneity too as my husband and I saw some things we would never have seen if we didn’t just jump off the train when something caught our eye. I can’t wait to go back.

lockworw  on November 26th, 2009

I would love to see the countryside where Last of the Summer Wine is filmed and then go to Grasmere; both for the scenery and the most amazing gingerbread cookies in the world.

idahomom  on November 26th, 2009

I would visit my uncle who is a professor.

julieh  on November 28th, 2009

I have always wanted to go to Bath and the Cotswolds, so that is where I would use by rail passes!

Max  on November 28th, 2009

I would love to travel all over Britain to see the sites and sounds of the beautiful countryside and many interesting people in the short traveling time.

Claire H  on November 29th, 2009

I’d visit all the usual tourist spots, get my fill of the London nightlife, pop over to Cardiff to visit relatives and then spend the rest of my trip exploring anywhere and everywhere

lahlstedt  on November 29th, 2009

I would love to travel to some places I’ve been before and loved, such as York, Thirsk (yay James Herriott!), Whitby, Lincoln and Cardiff, and visit some new places such as the Lake District and Devon.

sal williams  on November 29th, 2009

There are two British Queens I have followed throughout my life since first learning about them in school.I read everything new that is written about them and have an extensive library of biographical material on both of them. If I won the pass:
I would follow the path of Queen Elizabeth I’s life from birth to death and visit each place still extant that she visited or inhabited.I would then follow Mary, Queen of Scots’ path dating from her return from France until her death.

Darcy B  on November 30th, 2009

I lived in London 20 years ago, and haven’t been back since-and my husband has 3 children who recently moved to Yateley with their mother–we would love to travel through the countryside with stops at Yateley and London.

BridgetCombs  on November 30th, 2009

I’d love ot go visit the English countryside and travel to Edinburgh to see the castle. Visit my boyfriends sister in London and takes in the many colors of green in Ireland!

Ken M  on November 30th, 2009

I have visited London and surrounding areas, but have never really expanded beyond that. I would like to visit Stratford and Scotland, among other places.

sbbragg  on November 30th, 2009

I have never been to the UK! Both my daughters have gone. My oldest is married to an Englishman from Manchester, England and they live in the United States. My youngest daughter is engaged to an Englishman from Essex, England and they are in China teaching English to the Chinese.
I have always dreamed of visiting the UK and seeing all the places I have only dreamed of seeing. I am hoping that I would win the BritRail passes to use in 2011 when we are hoping to finally be able to visit the UK and see all the places I’ve longed to see.

caryoreilly  on November 30th, 2009

We wife and i are graduates of the University of Leeds, though we have never set foot on campus. We earned Master’s Degrees in Asia-Pacific studies while attending classes at the school’s campus in Singapore. If we win the passes, we would definitely check out our alma mater.

angela  on December 2nd, 2009

PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND SHARED THEIR DREAM UK VACATION.

THE WINNER WILL BE NOTIFIED AND ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.

angela  on December 4th, 2009

Anne Lott is the winner of the random draw.
Congratulations Anne!

Thank you to all who participated!