Escorted rail tours with Rail Discoveries

“An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energises and enlivens with a softer edge” is how Pantone, the self-proclaimed international authority on all things colour, describe the shade Living Coral - their pick for 2019’s colour of the year.

Britain’s wildlife is a thing to behold. The natural parks, forested hills and fertile meadows of all four islands play host, in particular, to an astonishing range of birdlife who call these weather-beaten coastal crags, lazy inland canals and rolling woods home.

Majestic mountain peaks serve as some of the most spectacular backdrops in the world, and we firmly believe that travelling through them by rail is the best way to take in the wonder of their awe-inspiring natural beauty.

It may be the season for Christmas festivities, but winter as a whole is full of absolutely incredible festivals all around the world.