The history of British Rail is the story of post-war rail travel in the UK. From 1948 to 1997, British Rail was solely responsible for the state railways of Britain, transforming a collection of exhausted, post-war steam operators into the … Continue reading Railway Holidays for Train Enthusiasts
On Saturday 14th May, our award-winning, family-run coach operator and travel agent teamed up with travel partners for an open day in celebration of our 45th anniversary After months of hard-work and organisation for the event, we were absolutely delighted … Continue reading Woods 45 Year Open Day
Today marks World Book Day, the perfect excuse to stick the kettle on, raid the biscuit tin, put your feet up and enjoy flicking through the pages of a literary masterpiece! If you need a bit of inspiration, here’s a … Continue reading Celebrate World Book Day with these great travel reads!
If you’re visiting Wales today, then you are sure to be greeted with an exciting air of celebration, brightly coloured outfits, plenty of entertainment and an abundance of daffodils and leeks, all in honour of St David, the patron saint … Continue reading St David’s Day 10 facts about Wales
In anticipation of our brand new day trip: Christchurch & Mr Selfridge Experience, we decided to find out a little more about the life and loves of Harry Gordon Selfridge, and who better to tell us than the man himself! … Continue reading Introducing Mr Selfridge
In November 2015 my colleague and I were lucky enough to sail on the luxurious MS Emerald Sun from Nuremberg to Budapest, experiencing the Danube Delights itinerary. We arrived on the ship in the late afternoon to a warm welcome … Continue reading Danube Delights with Emerald Waterways
Held on January 25th and originally a celebration in Scotland and Northern Ireland, this exciting occasion celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns, regarded as the national poet of Scotland, is largely recognised throughout the world. The evening celebration … Continue reading Scottish Burns Night Supper
Most of us that have travelled have experienced the angst of jet lag – but did you know there are ways to prevent it? Sleep follows a circadian rhythm; this is your body’s natural 24-hour body clock. Although controlled by … Continue reading Tips & Resources | The best ways to beat jet lag