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UK Travel, Days Out & Attractions Te Travel Guide 39


Rediscovering London on foot B


London isn’t all hustle and bustle


y taking a walking tour, you have the opportunity to explore the city at a more


leisurely pace, allowing you to fully absorb your surroundings and appre- ciate the rich history and culture that London has to offer. Walking tours also offer a more sustainable and responsible way to travel, reducing your carbon footprint and helping to preserve the city’s environment for future generations.


Walking through history London’s fascinating history spans over 2,000 years. From its Roman roots to its contemporary financial markets, there’s so much to discover and explore on foot. Walking tours with a historic theme offer a unique and immersive experience, allowing attendees to fully absorb the sights, sounds and stories of London’s past.


Literary London Walks are a great way to expand your knowledge and understanding of London,


enabling attendees to


connect with its people and places of the past. Tey offer a chance to step into literary London, from Chaucer’s Southwark inn to the heights of Hampstead, and from the depths of depravity in Dickens’s London to the busy court life of Pepys.


Guided walks Public guided walks are perfect for those who want to join a group


and meet like-minded individuals. Tere are over 30 different ones to choose from, which typically last 90 minutes and are designed to provide an engaging experience for all participants. With £20 tickets, it’s an affordable way to discover London.


Private tours If you want to experience London in a truly unique and memorable way, a private walking tour with London Guided Walks is a great option. You’ll get personalised attention and insider knowledge. You’ll also be taken to less- er-known places and gain a unique perspective of the city.


belt, she aimed to revolutionise the industry by providing a live-availa- bility booking feature for independent travellers who


value unique and


convenient tours. She also hosts the London History Podcast. Rediscover London and experience


the city’s rich history and culture with London Guided Walks.


Save 10% on your next online booking with code WALKING10,


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Industry disrupter Hazel Baker founded the company in 2014. With over 1,500 tours under her londonguidedwalks.co.uk T: 020 4574 9885


Memorable day trips by luxury train U


K Railtours are justly proud of being family owned since 1978. Many people associate a


train journey with their daily commute to work. It’s very much a ‘grudge purchase’ and hardly a memo- rable


experience. UK


Railtours are here to show that on board a private excursion train with like-minded travel- ling companions, are


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Visit the website ukrailtours.com or request a brochure


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really is a pleasurable side to rail travel and it’s here ready for you to enjoy to the full. A selection of the company’s forthcoming UK tours for 2023:


The Magic Carpet, 17 June Hop on a carriage hauled by heritage diesel-electric Class 73/9 locomotives to Exeter. You’ll travel via the scenic West of England Main Line toward your first set-down point, Axminster, where coaches will meet the train for various off-train options. Visit either the wonderful narrow-gauge Seaton Tramway or the fascinating Pecorama, with its impressive model railway exhi- bitions and beautiful gardens — plus the Beer Heights Miniature Railway, which is one of the finest in the country. Departing London Waterloo and calling at Woking and Basingstoke.


The Worth Valley Spelunker, 15 July Tis tour sees you travel to the northwest Yorkshire towns of Keighley and Skipton. Tere are two exciting


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off-train options available — explore the hidden natural world of White Scar Cave, buried deep beneath the Yorkshire Dales, or take a step back in time aboard the preserved steam-hauled trains of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway — of Te Railway Children fame. Departing London King’s Cross and calling at Potters Bar, Stevenage and Peterborough.


The Skipping Devonian, 16 September Te glorious scenery of Devon is the backdrop as you visit the charming seaside towns of Torquay and Paignton. Te off-train option takes you on the historic Dartmouth Steam Railway to Kingswear, where you’ll cross by ferry to picturesque Dartmouth. Departing Peterborough and calling


at Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar and Finsbury Park.


FOR ALL TOURS


The company offers great-value Standard Class fares, with the buffet car providing a range of snacks and refreshments. For the ultimate rail experience, why not travel in First Class Dining? Enjoy the best British menus, prepared on board by UK Railtours’ talented chefs.


T: 01438 715050 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) E: info@ukrailtours.com ukrailtours.com


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