Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
The station is protected from the British weather by a large glass and metal canopy. Its clean Italianate buildings are a classic of Midland Railway architecture. The station is entered through a handsome wooden panelled Booking Hall and down a wide stairway arcade. The general waiting room has a great display of 1950s posters and…
How to get to Porto Sao Bento Portugal by train The eye-catching Sao Bento Railway Station is a must-visit in the city of Porto. Built on the site of the former Benedictine convent of Sao Bento de Ave Maria, it was completed in 1916 and is a sight to behold. The interior is adorned with…
Parada Portugal offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history. From ancient ruins to historic churches, there is plenty to see and do in this small but beautiful village. The best way to explore Parada is by car, as it is a fairly small village. However, there are buses that connect to nearby…
One of the most popular ways to get around Helsinki and Turku is by train. The Helsinki-Turku train takes only 2 hours and has plenty of onboard facilities. Located in southwest Finland, Turku is a historic city with a medieval castle and cathedral. It also has a thriving modern arts scene and lively nightlife. ELSA-rata…
Benfleet is a town and railway station in Castle Point district, Essex, England. The station is served by the c2c line. In 894 the area became the site of a battle between Vikings and Saxons. A church was built in thanksgiving for the victory. The local rugby club is Benfleet Vikings RFC, which has senior…
Burntisland has a plethora of fun things to do! From a fairground that makes the town famous during peak summer season to a lighthouse tour with reenactors, there are plenty of unique experiences. There’s also the Beach Leisure Centre where kids and adults can make a splash! And for those who like to get active…
Fareham Station is a small train station serving the town of Fareham in Hampshire. The station is located near the footbridge over Western Way and is a short walk from the High Street. There has been talk of a new station opening to serve the planned 6,000 new homes for Welborne Garden Village on the…
Visitor-friendly and pocket-friendly, Amberley offers a wide range of things to do. The RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre delivers a thrill with an F-111, Boston bomber and Vietnam-era Canberra bomber on display. Wander through the quaint village streets with their flint walls and thatched cottages. The flint walled church, duck pond and the old school…
Burgess Hill offers a wide variety of family-friendly attractions. These include water parks, theme parks and playgrounds. The town also has a number of excellent restaurants. Visitors can enjoy varied local events at the town’s popular summer festival or at Martlets Hall, where comedy, contemporary music and more are staged year-round. 1. Explore the town’s…
TO many people Finland seems a remote country, hidden beyond Scandinavia and crouching under the wing of European Russia. But the thin steel lines of railway tracks spread out across her uninhabited forests to connect her scattered towns and cities. The Finnish passenger trains are comfortable, though the cars are small. Two classes are provided,…