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Scotland’s Style Capital: Glasgow

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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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The BritRail Central Scotland Pass

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Visit Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow

The BritRail Central Scotland Pass spans exciting cities including Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow.  To inspire your trip across Scotland’s central belt, here’s a sneak peak of what these vibrant cities have to offer… (more…)

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BritRail Party Discount

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The BritRail Party Discount allows you to save up to 50% off the 3rd through 9th passengers traveling together*. So, grab your closest friends and family members and get ready for the trip of a lifetime! (more…)

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Merchant City Festival

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Glasgow’s Merchant City Festival presents a diverse arts program featuring theater, music, comedy, film, visual arts, opera, dance, fashion and literature.  Attracting tens of thousands to Glasgow’s vibrant Merchant City, the Festival has opera singers in the courtyards and bars, thrilling street theatre from across Europe, top comedians and music from every genre in the bars and on the street. (more…)

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Travel Stories from Britain Contest Winner

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Leeds to Dent

This day was the best in my whole trip, it was like an adventure, with some risk and with unexpected beauty. (more…)

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Win 2 VIP York Passes

York – the city of historic gems

2046If your itinerary lists great cities in England then be sure to include York!  Buy a BritRail FlexiPass, BritRail Consecutive Pass, BritRail England FlexiPass or BritRail England Consecutive Pass in the month of July and have the chance to win 2 VIP York Passes*. (more…)

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BritRail England Passes

Enjoy unlimited rail travel in England

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If your focus falls on the heart of Britain, home to nine distinct regions including London, this pass will provide endless options.  This is also the economical choice if you are planning on staying in England, as it excludes Scotland and Wales.

For those who want to be on the move so that you don’t miss out on any major attractions in England, from Big Ben to Salisbury Castle to the Beatles Story to York Minster, the BritRail England Consecutive Pass is the perfect companion to your train-setting ways.  The BritRail England Consecutive Pass is valid for travel on a set number of consecutive days. Passes are available for 4, 8, 15, 22 days or 1 month.

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The Big Chill

Summer in the UK offers music festivals galore!

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Oyster Card

Saves you time and money on London’s public transit

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The extremely flexible Oyster card provides access to London’s most popular public transit services. Ride the Tube, Docklands Light Railway, bus and tram, and participating National Rail services with this amazing card.

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Explore England’s Past

10 Must-See World Heritage Spots

2708UNESCO World Heritage properties are part of the cultural and natural heritage and considered as having outstanding universal value and therefore need to be preserved as part of the world heritage.  Cultural heritage properties include monuments, groups of buildings and sites.  For the complete list please visit http://whc.unesco.org/en/list

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