Places to go in and around the UK.
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 UK Train ToursIncluding steam train trips, train excursion charters, and regular rail tours. The UK is blessed with a large number of historic railways which have been saved from the ravages of time and restored to provide an enjoyable day out or longer holiday excursion for visitors. Many of these railways provide historic museums, and the chance to see heritage trains close up, as well as the pleasure of a journey through wonderful countryside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do you love the UK? Help us make the UK Travel Guide the very best resource for this and all UK travel and heritage related information. Suggest a website for inclusion in this category External Resources:Bridgnorth Castle Hill Cliff Railway
UK's only inland electric funicular railway, and is also the steepest funicular in the U.K. The Railway has connected Bridgnorth's Low Town and High Town since 1892. http://www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk Bure Valley Railway
Narrow gauge steam railway running between Aylsham and Wroxham on the Norfolk Broads. http://www.bvrw.co.uk/ Eastleigh Lakeside Railway
Miniature steam railway running from Eastleigh Parkway to Monks Brook Halt. http://www.steamtrain.co.uk/ Foxfield Heritage Railway
One the UK's finest preserved industrial railway stretching through rural Staffordshire. Museum, buffet serving homemade food, souvenir shop and fully licensed bar. Open weekends during the running season Apr-Dec. http://www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk Geoff Cooke's Trains & Treasures
Tours of Wales and the UK, that include the Great Little Trains of Wales for both enthusiasts and tourists. Scheduled departures and driver / host options. http://www.geoffs-trains.com/ Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The GWR is an all-volunteer steam and diesel heritage railway in the English Cotswolds. Since 1981, the volunteers have restored over 10 miles of line, together with platforms, buildings, steam and diesel locomotives and rolling stock. http://www.gwsr.com/ Great Central Railway
Operating mainline steam trains between Loughborough and Leicester throughout the year. http://www.gcrailway.co.uk/ Great Rail Journeys rail holidays
The UK's leading rail holiday operator offering a wide selection of breaks throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide. http://www.greatrail.com Green Express Rail Tours
Special excursion trains from local railway stations since 1989. Heritage diesel and steam 'merrymaker style' charter trains. Destinations include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bath, Salisbury, Ely and the Settle & Carlisle Railway Line. Green Express Railtours 66 Stonegate, Hunmanby, Filey YO14 0PP http://www.greenexpressrailtours.co.uk Hayling Seaside Railway
A 2ft narrow gauge railway along the seafront at Hayling Island with wonderful views of the Isle of Wight and the Solent http://www.haylingseasiderailway.com Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Operates steam train services every weekend between Keighley, Haworth and Oxenhope. http://www.kwvr.co.uk Mercia Charters Limited
Organisers of railtours in the UK and mainland Europe. http://www.merciacharters.co.uk/ Nene Valley Railway
15 mile trip from Peterborough, through the haunted Wansford tunnel, to Yarwell Junction. http://www.nvr.org.uk North Norfolk Railway
Preserved, full sized, steam railway running along the North Norfolk coast between Sheringham and Holt. http://www.nnrailway.co.uk/ North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR)
Operates steam trains along eighteen miles of line. http://www.nymr.co.uk/ Plum Connections Ltd - Luxury UK rail tours
Plum Connections provide luxury tours to exciting destinations. Experience the excitement of being conveyed to your destination in style by train and sample the bygone era of luxurious train travel. Plum Connections provide uniformed hostess's on all its tours to ensure you our customer always receive first class service. http://www.plumconnections.com Rail Blue Charters
Travel by private train in the UK for any of your corporate hospitality or group travel requirements - and it's green too. First and standard class carriages are available in any formation. Other services provided including catering and branding. http://www.rail-bluecharters.co.uk/ Rail Select Tailor Made Holidays
Tailor made rail holidays in the UK, Europe and Worldwide. http://www.railselect.com RailTourGuide
We specialise in providing fully escorted bespoke tours of the UK by rail. Our tours are carried out by professional experienced rail guides who will make your vacation unforgetable. On our website we have various tour ideas and specialized tour ideas to various UK cities and towns. We can also arrange full train charters. http://www.railtourguide.com Retro Railtours
Run railtours, mainly from the North of England to various destinations around the country. Contact 0161 330 9055 for more details on future tours. http://www.retrorailtours.co.uk/ Royal Scotsman
Luxury train tours lasting two or four night through Scotland with stops at historic and scenic points. http://www.royalscotsman.com/ Steam Dreams
We run a steam hauled express train out of London to Cathedral cities, Canterbury, Salisbury, Winchester, Chichester, Bath and |Ely from April to October. http://www.steamdreams.co.uk Train Chartering, consultants for rail travel
Train Chartering offers consultancy for luxury or large group rail travel: escorted group travel, charter trains and private carriages for business or individual clients throughout Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). http://www.trainchartering.com Treyn European Rail Holidays
Escorted rail holidays throughout the UK and Europe. Travel from your local railway station to popular destinations including France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Germany. Book online at www.railholidays.com. http://www.railholidays.com/ Vintage trains excursions
One of the U.K.'s leading operators of main line steam train excursions. They run a variety of steam-hauled tours on the Network Rail network throughout the year http://www.vintagetrains.co.uk/ West Coast Railway Co Ltd.
The UK’s leading charter train operator. Also regular steam-hauled service. http://www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/ Suggest a new website for this page |
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