Top 10 Secret Day Trip Destinations: Win Railcard & Train Tickets

Win a 1-year Railcard and a pair of Return Train Tickets
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Competition Dates:
Competition runs from
Aug 14, 2017 to Aug 20, 2017
Are you looking for fun and exciting things to do this summer?

With a Railcard you can do all the things you love, whilst saving money and there’s one to suit everyone. You can choose from Family & Friends, 16-25, Two Together, Senior, Network or Disabled Persons. By having a Railcard you will benefit from instant savings, including cheap fares & First Class tickets.

New research shows the average Brit has seen only a third of Great Britain! So, we want to help you explore your country for less and we have some top-secret day trip destinations you might be interested in, which you can travel to by train…

Dennis Severs’ House (18 Folgate Street, London): Offers an unbelievable glimpse into 18th-century (Georgian-era) life in England.

Lostwithiel, River Fowey, Cornwall: Perfect for all ages – you can relax by the flowing river, use the BBQs available, take a dip in the river or even have a go on the rope swing. Perfectly located just yards from the train station.

Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire: Abereiddi’s Blue Lagoon is world-class for water sports, but its rugged rocks and ruins still hint at the area’s industrial past.

Weald & Downland Museum, West Sussex: Discover rescued traditional rural buildings set in a beautiful landscape, which tell the stories of the men, women and children who lived and worked in them over a 950-year period.

Man O’ War, Dorset: A wonderful place for snorkelling and swimming in the sea.

Angus Glens, Scotland: Superb walking amongst moorland colours. The narrow, twisting roads offer great delights and challenges for cyclists, drivers, hikers and nature lovers alike.

Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Scotland: Covering 30 acres, the garden celebrates nature, both intellectually and through the senses. With 40 major sites including; bridges, sculptures, terraces and architectural works.

Llechwedd Caverns Trampoline Park, Wales: This breath-taking site, in a former slate mine, lets you roll, slide, jump and bounce from net to net in a cavern the size of a cathedral. Great for all ages!

Eskdale, Lake District: There’s an ancient mill, galleries and waterfalls, the River Esk winding through the valley, several pubs and plenty of places to stay. Fantastic for countryside walks.

Puzzlewood, Forest Dean: A unique and enchanting place, located in the beautiful and historic Forest of Dean. On site – lots of animals, mazes, a toddler racing track and an outdoor playground. Great for families.

For just £30 a year, you can save a 1/3 off rail fares. So, get yours now at railcard.co.uk and you can start exploring Britain’s top-secret destinations for less!

To be in with a chance of winning a railcard plus a pair of train tickets, just answer this question:
The Question

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No longer accepting enties, this competition ended on Aug 20, 2017.

Details & Terms

Image Credit: Roelof Bakker

This competition is run by a third party agency. For full details of the agency or T&Cs please write to [email protected]

Railcard and Train Tickets are valid until 30th September 2017.

Winner can choose from one of the following Railcard options: Family & Friends, 16-25, Senior or Two Together

Train tickets can be used anywhere on the National Rail Network and is for use on a return journey.