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York and Malton

An ode to God's own country. Explore York and Malton, both Yorkshire towns that inspired classic authors like Dickens.
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Royal Caernarfon

The royal port town of Caernarfon is steeped in Welsh history, centered on its vast UNESCO-listed castle built by Edward I.
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Norwich and Hoveton

The Broads is Britain’s largest wildlife-rich wetland. Spend a weekend exploring fens and woodlands along the waterways.
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The Hogwarts route

Board a sleeper train to Scotland for a Highland journey through remote glens, crossing the 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct by daylight.
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Glasgow and Edinburgh

Split your time between Glasgow and Edinburgh, moving from concert halls and galleries to medieval closes and Enlightenment streets.
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