Children lean out of vintage train carriage windows, arms outstretched, as it winds through green hills.

Family train holidays

Scenic trains make travel part of the fun: eye-spy through the window, card games on the table, and room to for little adventurers to move around. Designed with families in mind, these trips combine short journeys with family-friendly locations, to help all ages experience the joy of slow travel - together.

Top trips for families

A canal boat moored before gabled Dutch houses in Haarlem, their reflections still in the water.

Twin canal cities

Discover Amsterdam and Haarlem by train, pairing grand canals, leafy neighbourhoods and museums with relaxed parks and cafés.

/ 4 nights

A ScotRail train crosses open highland moorland through a wide glen in the Scottish Highlands.

The Hogwarts route

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

/ 5 nights

Overhanging timber-framed buildings line The Shambles, York's narrow medieval shopping lane.

All aboard for Diagon Alley

Explore York beneath its Minster, walking Roman walls and weaving through the Shambles’ medieval lanes.

/ 2 nights

A blue roller coaster climbs a steep track above trees at a German amusement park.

Gardens, games and gadgets

From Europa Park's coasters to hands-on science at Le Vaisseau and the Deutsches Museum, then chocolate in Cologne.

/ 11 nights

Tintin and Snowy figurines among other collectibles at a Belgian flea market stall.

Belgian chocolate and comics quest

Gorge at Antwerp's Chocolate Nation, then head to Brussels for Tintin on the walls and marionettes coming to life at Toone.

/ 6 nights

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris framed by pink and purple flowerbeds

Disneyland adventure

Visit the Magic Kingdom, where days end with glowing castles and fireworks, and breakfast comes with a side of Mickey.

/ 3 nights

Boats moor in Ajaccio's harbour, backed by palm trees, red-roofed buildings and Corsican hills.

Family fun in Corsica

Travel by rail and overnight ferry to Corsica, beach hopping from France and stocking up at markets for family seaside picnics.

/ 10 nights

Striped sun loungers line Nice's pebble beach beside the turquoise waters of the French Riviera.

The Calanques

Explore the Calanques from Marseille and Cassis, combining swims and beaches with evening walks along lively promenades.

/ 5 nights

a small island in the middle of a body of water

The Cornish Coast

Head to Cornwall’s coast for St Ives beaches, ice creams and sea air, then on to Penzance for harbours and pirate lore.

/ 5 nights

Two children in coats and beanies stretch their arms wide while boarding a train with open red doors.

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