Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Banbury is a market town in Oxfordshire with a wealth of things to do. Take in the statue of a fine lady from the nursery rhyme “Ride ye cock a pee” at Banbury Cross, and try a local delicacy called a Banbury Cake – an oval pastry that was once a favourite treat for Queen…
Bamber Bridge is a village about three miles southeast of Preston. The town has a train station on the East Lancashire Line with services to Colne and Preston. In this part of Lancashire, people are known as Brigg lads and lassies. The breakfast of choice is a thick wedge of pork pie with draught beer….
Aintree is not just home to the famous Grand National race, it is also a beautiful village with an abundance of things to do. Here are some of our favourites. Play Texas Hold’em at a casino, sample refreshing draught or cask ales at the Ship & Mitre, or dance your night away at one of…
How to get to Reguengo – Vale da Pedra – Pontevel Portugal by train A beautiful castle in the heart of the valley. The Almourol Castle (Castelo de Almourol) is one of Portugal’s most spectacular castles. It was built by the Knights Templar and is considered to be one of the most important architectural works…
There are many things to do in Cabeda Portugal and this charming beach town is a perfect day trip from Lisbon. The beach is popular with locals and the old town has quaint streets lined with restaurants. The Jeronimos Monastery is another highlight of this area, but it gets very crowded. It’s best to go…
There are 25 train journeys a day between Bromborough Rake and Liverpool Lime Street. On average, the trip takes 22 minutes. The cheapest ticket is £3 – £5. On monday 22 August, Merseyrail brought back some services to the Green Lane and Bromborough Rake stations following a campaign by local disabled people. Services are currently…
O Alcaide Restaurant serves up delicious local dishes such as their special Monkfish Cataplana along with a selection of Ruby, Tawny and Pale Port wines. You can also try their seafood rice dish as well as many other well-prepared Portuguese favourites. To book your stay at O Alcaide Portugal, simply select your dates and desired…
Kids will love the Jamour Adventure Park whose network of ropes, tunnels, bridges and nets is safe and challenges them at their own level. They will also love exploring the history of Sao Jorge Castle on one of Lisbon’s most historic hills. For beach lovers, Lisbon is one of few cosmopolitan cities that has beaches…
How to get to Alcaide Portugal The best way to travel between cities in Portugal is by train. You can book tickets online (via the official CP website or app) or at local stations. You can usually book Intercidade and Alfa Pendular trains up to 30 days in advance and some regional trains even further….
How to get to Coimbra-B Portugal by train The best way of getting to Coimbra from Porto is by train, which is a quick and scenic trip. Several trains run daily from Porto’s main Gare da Campanha station to Coimbra (Coimbra B). Taxis are readily available outside the station. The trip should take around 30…