Britain from the Rails, published by Bradt is a compendium of rail travel for leisure enthusiasts & rail fanatics alike, with a mix of line drawings, black-&-white photographs & full-colour images. There's a magical romance about train travel that no other form of transport can capture. Unlike other rail-based guides, this is not a backpacker's manual on how to travel cheaply & quickly & what to do once you get there. Instead, this is a leisurely sojourn around the country, an indulgent, care-free & relaxing journey which notices
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- what other guides don't. What to see from the train, historical anecdotes about the development of the railways, explanations of how the rail system works, railway traditions, branch line explorations, descriptions of the most scenic routes & a whole lot more are covered in a style which makes for a perfect armchair read, whether from home or on the rails.

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Published in hardback with illustrated dust jacket & filled with a mix of line drawings, black-&-white photographs & full-colour images, Britain from the Rails is ideal for gift or self-purchase with guaranteed appeal for leisure travellers & rail fanatics alike. There's a magical romance about train travel that no other form of transport can capture. Unlike other rail-based guides, this is not a backpacker's manual on how to travel cheaply & quickly & what to do once you get there. Instead, this is a leisurely sojourn around the country, an indulgent, care-free & relaxing journey which notices
- & explains
- what other guides don't. What to see from the train, historical anecdotes about the development of the railways, explanations of how the rail system works, railway traditions, branch line explorations, descriptions of the most scenic routes & a whole lot more are covered in a style which makes for a perfect armchair read, whether from home or on the rails. This is a travel classic of our times, the Wainwright of the rails.

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A quirky & fascinating guide to Britain`s railways, Bradt`s Britain from the Rails is perfect not only as an entertaining armchair read but as a handy guidebook to help readers explore the country at a slower, more personal pace. This expanded & updated second edition has an attractive fresh design, clear maps & a new section on ` Britain`s Secret Railways`. Full of fascinating titbits, weird accidents & odd characters, it is a thorough & humorous collection perfect for commuters & local history fans alike. With the number of `staycations` on the rise & increased interest in lowering one`s carbon footprint, this guide helps those who don`t, can`t or won`t drive or fly. Author Benedict Le Vey is a national newspaper sub-editor who has also written Bradt`s popular Eccentric titles. ...

For generations, the British have been exploring the great British countryside by tent & caravan. This nostalgic guide to Britain under canvas will help you to get out there & celebrate the great outdoors, whatever the weather. A range of handy hints
- from pitching a tent to building a campfire
- ensures you stay safe & dry throughout your outdoor adventure, while one-pot recipes, barbeque & picnic ideas makes it easy to eat like a king even in the wilderness. Campfire Pizza, Sausage Stew & Chicken Hot Pot are all delicious & simple to make, & many ingredients can be picked or caught locally, making the most of nature`s larder. There are games & outdoor adventures for all ages
- pond dipping & tracking wildlife get you up close to nature, while kite-flying & building a woodland den brings out the adventurer in everyone. A gazetteer of the National Trust`s beautiful camping sites, from the stunning scenery of the Lake District to seaside fun in Devon & Cornwall, is also included.


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A new edition of this comprehensive golf course guide, fully updated for 2010 with descriptions of each course, details of course designers & golf professionals. Over 2, 500 golf courses in Britain & Ireland are included, with prices, opening times, leisure facilities, directions & websites included. Details for visitors include green fees, leisure facilities & entry restrictions are featured. & each course is listed in county & town order for easy reference. Championship courses have full-page entries, special interest courses are highlighted & there is a full driving range index. Recommended accommodation is given for each course, & every featured hotel & guest accommodation has been inspected & rated by the AA's professional team of inspectors. ...

Britain Golf Course Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

Great Days Out Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain & Irel&, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...

A new edition of this comprehensive Hotel guide, fully updated for 2010. There are almost 4, 000 establishments featured, listed by county, inspected & rated for quality by the AA's professional team of inspectors, each graded with 1 to 5 stars, with AA red stars highlighting top hotels. Over 800 budget hotels are featured, ideal for overnight stops. Plus, up-to-date details of room prices, credit cards, parking, directions, leisure facilities & websites throughout. Central reservation telephone numbers are featured for the major hotel groups. ...

The UK's best-selling hotel guide to over 3, 500 AA inspected & rated hotels. All the establishments featured have been officially inspected & rated for quality by the AA's professional inspectors, each graded with 1 to 5 stars, with AA red stars highlighting top hotels. There are more establishments offering more choice than competing guides & over 500 budget hotels are featured, ideal for overnight stops. Plus, up-to-date details of room prices, credit cards, parking, directions & leisure facilities throughout. Central reservation telephone numbers are featured for the major hotel groups. ...

Britain Hotel Guide 2012 in the AA Lifestyle Guides series; comprising a range of market-leading titles dedicated to accommodation, food & drink, & camping & caravanning in Britain, in addition to selected European guides. The guides provide a comprehensive survey of a range of pubs, hotels & restaurants as well as themed titles focussing on days out, camping & caravanning, golf courses & pet-friendly places to stay. Each of the UK guides in the series has a similar layout, with hotels, restaurants, camping & caravanning & sites organised by county, while the European format is based upon regions. Detailed listings are accompanied by colour photographs & include details of telephone numbers, addresses, e-mail, website, directions, room details, prices, menus, local facilities & a short description of the hotel, restaurant or other destination. AA also operates a starred rating out of 5 as well as a percentage rating to help visitors distinguish between places. Introductory chapters in each book provide further information & practical guidance on the symbols & abbreviations that are used, pubs, hotels & restaurants of the year, the AA star classification system, booking online, prices, facilities for disabled guests, children, website addresses, bank & public holidays, leisure breaks & entertainment. ...