Somewhere interesting to go on the train for a day’s outing

You will know the Kent coast well, plenty of places to visit there but Salisbury from Waterloo isn’t too far fir a day.

Primrose53 we sent my Mum and Dad on a Northern Belle day trip as part of their golden wedding celebrations. They went from Birmingham to Edinburgh, with a visit to the Royal Yacht.

They absolutely loved the whole experience: the decor, staff, food and drinks were excellent.
They shared a table for four with another couple, the lady slept virtually the whole way!

We picked them up on their return and could have a look inside their carriage. It was beautiful and I'd love to go, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Oh just spotted the date of your post and realised you will have already been 🤦
Hopefully you had a great day!

Patsy70

Well, I promised to let you know where I went. I decided to take the easy option and got a train direct to Hastings. A pleasant journey, with only a few stops en route. On arrival, I walked through the town - the usual shops (Primark, Poundland, Sports Direct) 🙄. I carried on to the Old Town, passing many independent bookshops and a variety of others selling clothes, cards & gifts, bric-à-brac. It was a fine day and generally people were enjoying eating outside at the many cafes and bars. I chose an Italian restaurant for a light lunch of scallops. An enjoyable enough day, but I’ll be more selective next time.

Yes, I did report back, as promised. 😊 I’m thinking of going to Sandwich next, but have a few commitments, so won’t be going for a while.

Rye is lovely.

I love Bath but have not been there for many years so could easily have turned into Poundland and rubbish shops.

Can’t imagine Bath changing that much charleygirl.

Bath remains lovely, except for the huge number of tourists.

Five years ago we chose Bath for a family holiday/celebration for our 50th wedding anniversary/75th birthday. We went mad, hired a big house in the town centre and we all did what ever we wanted during the day and gathered for supper to share our stories. There is so much in the town centre, even a Waitrose. That none of us used our cars all week,

Stratford would be good outside the main tourist season, York also, plenty to do for a long weekend, in fact there are many cities and towns that train and bus travellers could enjoy for a couple of days

Bath, Rye, Stratford and York are a few of my favourite places, where we’ve stayed in the past.

pen50

Henley-on-Thames has trains from Paddington (probably change at Twyford). And you can get to Winchester from Waterloo.

I second Henley. We went there last year and were having breakfast in a cafe when somebody looked in through the window - it was Theresa May. the station isn't far from the river, the shops and some nice pubs.

Not Henley. Russell Brand's dog might come in the café. (See ongoing Waitrose thread!)