Summer is a great time to explore more of the UK and why not do some of that exploring from an old-fashioned steam train? Popular with young and old, steam trains still run around many beautiful locations in the UK -if you are heading off on holiday this summer, here are some recommendations…

A popular scenic route that many people enjoy in the summer whilst on holiday in Devon is the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The steam train runs between Paignton and Kingswear and with the stunning coastline of South Devon outside as well as the beautiful countryside you can see why it is a firm favourite.

If you are on holiday in the Cotswolds at somewhere like this spa breaks Cheltenham based hotel https://hatherleymanor.com/the-spa/spa-breaks-cotswolds/cheltenham/ then take a trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway. This is a lovely journey through the pretty villages and countryside that the Cotswolds is famed for, and summer is a particularly good time to go as the countryside is particularly stunning.

If your holiday plans are taking you to Yorkshire, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is definitely worth a trip. The trip takes you across the breathtaking landscape of the moors and also through some traditional Yorkshire towns.

If you are off to Wales for your holidays, then don’t miss out on the Ffestiniog Railway if you are in the area. The trip is beautiful as you have the scenery of the dramatic Snowdonia National Park to enjoy, and it also offers a look into the area’s industrial history.