Have a steam train adventure this autumn and Christmas

Experience the excitement of travelling by steam train this autumn and Christmas with The Railway Touring Company, taking in some of Britain’s most breathtaking rail routes.

Fancy an unforgettable trip to the coast? Then step on board to enjoy a day out to the seaside: choose from visiting the resorts of Bournemouth, Minehead, Swanage or Weymouth.

Also, the Settle & Carlisle Railway is celebrating 150 years in 2026 so why not make this the year you travel one of Britain’s most famous rail routes. Alternatively, sit back to enjoy scenic views as you steam through the Cotswolds, the South Downs, or along the Sussex coast.

And with Christmas coming up, now is the time to check out festive steam journeys for a celebration with family and friends — and choose the onboard dining option, pictured above, for a real treat. Christmas steam specials are heading for Georgian Bath, vibrant Bristol, pretty Sherborne, the walled city of York and historic Worcester.

Quote code SWK when booking.

Choose your steam adventure with The Weekender’s £20 per person discount at railwaytouring.net/thestandard

Terms & conditions: 18+, UK residents only. Promotion closes at midnight on 31 December 2026. Offer open to The Standard Rewards subscribers and up to three guests. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking. Discount is for London day trip departures on or before 31 March 2027, subject to availability, and booked by 31 December 2026. This offer holds no monetary value. The Railway Touring Company’s Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel apply, see website for details. Code SWK must be quoted at time of booking. Usual promotion rules apply, see standard.co.uk/rules. For further information, please write to Customer Care, The Standard, Alphabeta, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AH. Promoter: The Railway Touring Company, The Old Stables, Estuary Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HL