Archive for 'Great Britain'
Popular Routes
Published on October 6th, 2009.
London to Manchester and Liverpool
Thanks to train service improvements on the North West route of England you can get from London to Manchester or London to Liverpool in just 2 hours and 8 minutes. From London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street or Manchester Piccadilly enjoy the comfortable journey, with departures roughly every half hour, from one lively city to another.
You’ll also appreciate the environmental benefits, as the state-of-the art Virgin Pendolino train, emits around 76 percent less CO2 than cars or domestic airlines. It’s also known to be punctual – arriving on time or early 92 percent of the time. And passengers travelling in First Class on weekdays often enjoy complimentary refreshments, making train travel on this route highly satisfactory!
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Day Trips from London
Published on October 6th, 2009.
Much to see less than 2 hours away
BritRail’s London Plus Pass is perfect for shorter get-aways, where pass validity begins at 2 days of rail travel within 8 days. An extended weekend in London is more feasible these days and with BritRail’s London Plus Pass you can even fit in a day trip or two to great destinations just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown London. (more…)
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Top Attractions in London
Published on October 6th, 2009.
From London Eye to Royal Palaces
London is known for its vast array of sights so BritRail can make your trip planning easy with a one-stop shop where you can buy tickets to these top attractions.
The Merlin Entertainments London Eye – Located on the banks of the river Thames, the London Eye is the world’s tallest observation wheel which stands 135m high and offers a uniquely spectacular view of everything from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge and more!
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BritRail Pass + London Sightseeing Pass = the Perfect Pair!
Published on September 8th, 2009.
And a Chance to Win Spending Money
Buy any BritRail Pass & any validity London Sightseeing Pass* in the month of August and September and automatically be entered to have the chance to win 200 £ in spending money courtesy of London Pass. (more…)
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City Sightseeing Edinburgh
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Climb Aboard an Open-top Bus for the Ultimate Tour
City Sightseeing bus tours are a great way for visitors to become familiar with a city as they are guided from one stop to the next. Live commentary brings life to a list of attractions that are filled with stories, history and culture that you would surely miss if you tried to see them all on foot. The real beauty of the City Sightseeing tour is that you can choose the stops you want to get off at and hop on the next bus that passes, often only 15 minutes apart.
If any of the following cities* are on your itinerary then let City Sightseeing show you around: Bath, Belfast, Blackpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chester, Colchester, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Felixstowe, Glasgow, Great Yarmouth, Inverness, Ipswich, Liverpool, Llandudno, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Newport, Norwich, Oxford, Stirling, Stratford, Windsor or York.
This month our focus falls on City Sightseeing Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. 12 stops bring visitors through Edinburgh’s Old Town, to the elegant Georgian New Town, to the Royal Mile which joins Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyrood House and much more as seen on the following list of City Sightseeing Edinburgh’s stops and nearby attractions:
*With low season upon us, please note that some tours have seasonal operations. These tours have year round operations: Bath, Belfast, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and York
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The Great British Heritage Pass
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Your Passport to UK Heritage Properties
The Great British Heritage Pass truly is the pass to see it all, where pass holders get free entrance to over 580 attractions throughout the UK. That’s right, 580! Imagine the crowds that these popular attractions face – Hampton Court Palace, Blenheim Palace, Roman Baths & Pump Room, Stonehenge, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and many more – and now imagine skipping the queues and enjoying a completely cashless entry. (more…)
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Majestic Wales, Castle Country
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Wales has 641 castles scattered around its gorgeous green countryside. The following 3 castles are impressive architecturally, historically and unforgettable due to their mystical appeal. Located in North Wales, let a BritRail Flexi or Consecutive Pass https://booking.britrail.com/BritRail_Passes take you there! (more…)
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Scenic Routes Not to Miss
Published on September 8th, 2009.
Stunning Welch Countryside
Virtually all routes in Wales are scenic but these are extra special!
Conwy Valley Line in north Wales runs 27 miles from Llandudno to Blaenau Ffestiniog. From the North Wales Coast to the Heart of Snowdonia, the Conwy Valley Line runs alongside one of the great rivers of Wales, the Conwy and continues along the banks of the turbulent river Lledr. (more…)
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London Pass Sweetens the Deal!
Published on August 7th, 2009.
What would you do with extra spending money in London?!
Buy any BritRail Pass & any validity London Pass* in the month of August and September and automatically be entered to have the chance to win 200 GBP in spending money courtesy of London Pass. (more…)
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Scotland’s Style Capital: Glasgow
Published on August 7th, 2009.
From Medieval to Art Nouveau
Enjoy the countryside and coastal views as you pull into Glasgow, which is situated just 42 miles from Edinburgh. Glasgow has been named Scotland’s style capital, a well-deserved title, once you discover its art deco brasseries, stylish shops, cultural centers, more than 30 art galleries and museums and an annual program of performing arts and festivals. Stroll along the River Clyde and take in your share of architecture and design. Shopping, fine dining and nightlife aside, don’t miss Glasgow’s School of Art, The Burrell Collection and Glasgow Cathedral. (more…)
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