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SponsoredHopetown Darlington: what can groups expect?
Hopetown Darlington is an award-winning railway-heritage attraction which offers a range of exhibits and the chance to view live engineering in action.
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Features7 scenic railway journeys to enjoy with a group
If you are planning a railway-themed day out for your group, these journeys are sure to ‘wow’ with the scenery on display.
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NewsGroup itineraries launched as Ravenglass & Eskdale turns 150
The Cumbria-based railway offers visitors the chance to enjoy panoramic views of the coast and mountain scenery between the coastal village of Ravenglass, and Dalegarth in the Eskdale Valley.
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NewsGroup enjoy Leicestershire visit after GLT Show encounter
Keith Jordan had an excellent day with his Lincoln Retirees Group all because of who he met at the Group Leisure & Travel Show.
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NewsFilm trail among North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s 2024 season highlights
The trail will showcase some of the blockbuster films and TV series that have been filmed in and around the railway in Yorkshire.
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NewsYorkshire’s Pullman dining services feature 50th anniversary menu
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has launched its Pullman dining services for 2023, including a 50th anniversary pullman menu to mark its golden anniversary.
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NewsSnowdon Mountain Railway to return to the summit for the first time since 2019
The railway’s summit service will recommence and Hafod Eryri, the summit visitor centre, will reopen on 13th May.
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FeaturesFull steam ahead: a group trip to the Isle of Wight full of nostalgia and surprise
Geoff Allen, Travallen Travel & Events, shares the highlights of their recent group trip to the Isle of Wight which involved sunshine, history and a steam train experience.
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NewsExclusive journey for groups to mark return of iconic steam locomotive
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced a series of exclusive journeys to celebrate the return of locomotive No. 4498 Sir Nigel Gresley, which is back in service after a seven-year overhaul.
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FeaturesClearing up the difference between Eurotunnel and Eurostar once and for all
The Channel Tunnel may have been linking the UK to mainland Europe for 27 years, but there still seems to be some confusion about which is which. Look no further…
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NewsScenic cruise and retro steam train journey among new VIP experiences in Cumbria
A new group package launched by Ullswater ‘Steamers’ and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is said to allow groups to immerse themselves in two areas of the Lake District National Park with a combined VIP tour.
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NewsDining experiences on offer at The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Bookings are now being taken for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s Pullman dining experience, operating along the retro line from early April until the end of October 2022.
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Destination GuidesIn pictures: head off the beaten track with these 7 scenic railway lines
Planning your next group adventure? How about travelling by rail and offering your members something a little bit different with these lesser known railway lines.
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NewsDevon attractions’ Pony Express video goes viral
A video of ponies Albert and Ernie enjoying a steam train journey before exploring some of Devon’s top attractions has gone viral.
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NewsFlying Scotsman to run in Norfolk for the first time
A set of new coach breaks have been launched to include the chance of travelling on the historic Flying Scotsman steam engine on the heritage Mid-Norfolk Railway for the first time in October.
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NewsNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway helps to get group visits back on track
North Yorkshire Moors Railway is offering group tickets at peak times, for off-peak prices in a bid to tempt more visitors back on the tracks.
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NewsArena Rail Holidays’ new UK tours respond to interest in staycations
Arena Rail Holidays says its 2021 itineraries, which include Durham and the Yorkshire Dales, will continue the trend for short breaks and holidays in Britain.
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NewsNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway launches virtual experience to help its future
The heritage attraction has launched a virtual store where people can buy a journey on a steam train, tour of a footplate, or even a virtual bacon butty.
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FeaturesReview: Take the slow train through South Africa
Rovos Rail celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and recreates the golden age of travel in spectacular style, writes Jeannine Williamson.
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NewsNew Buckinghamshire itineraries to bring TV and literary fans to the county
Visit Buckinghamshire & The Chilterns has created new itineraries, suitable for groups, linking to various films, TV series and authors.