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Wet Your Whistle on the Oktoberfest Rail Ale Trail

Posted on October 3, 2012


There are few better times to be a beer fan than during Oktoberfest (22 September – 7 October 2012). But while our Bavarian cousins might be calling last orders on 7 October, you can still sample a huge range of fine ales and beers and take part in Oktoberfest celebrations all month-long in the UK, all while raising your glass to this traditional German beer festival.

Just check redspotedhanky.com for cheap train tickets before you hop on board the Oktoberfest Rail Ale Trail. And read on to find out more about our top 3 Oktoberfest celebrations for you to enjoy …
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West Coast Mainline to get a new operator

Posted on August 16, 2012

It’s just been announced that long-standing operator Virgin Rail will be replaced by FirstGroup to run the West Coast Mainline later this year – a move that’s sparked concerns that ticket prices may well rise.

We’ve got you covered wherever you’re going from the latest rail industry updates to tips to help you find cheap train tickets on journeys long and short. Just read on for all the news on the West Coast Mainline and how the changes might affect you…
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Wet Your Whistle on August’s Rail Ale Trail

Posted on August 7, 2012

Recover from this summer’s excitement with some quality brews at some of the UK’s best ale festivals. Check our journey planner before you set off to save money better spent on sampling some fine ales and ciders.

Read on to find out more about August’s Rail Ale Trail …

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Wet Your Whistle on July’s Rail Ale Trail

Posted on July 2, 2012

Take the train to July’s beer festivals and you’ll be covered whether the sun’s streaming or the rain’s falling. Just check for cheap train tickets before you go and you could save money to spend on your entrance fee or a few special ciders or ales to take home with you.

Read on to find out more about July’s Rail Ale Trail …

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Wet Your Whistle on June’s Rail Ale Trail

Posted on June 11, 2012

Start the summer off in style by sampling some of the best brews about at this month’s beer festivals – and don’t forget to check our journey planner for cheap train tickets before you travel.

Just read on to find out more about June’s Rail Ale Trail…

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Your top 10 days out in Manchester – #RSH Guides

Posted on April 27, 2012

In our weekly competition, 10 train-goers win £10′s worth of redspottedhanky.com loyalty points by tweeting their tips about a set destination to #RSH Guides, for us to share through foursquare. This week, we asked you to tweet us with your favourite days out in Manchester.

Read on for this week’s winning tips and to find out where to go and what to do when you’re in Manchester. And don’t forget to share your tips with us via Twitter – you could win loyalty points to put towards cheap train tickets, hotel stays or car hire.

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Your top bars in Manchester – #RSH Guides

Posted on April 20, 2012

In our weekly competition, 10 savvy train travellers win £10′s worth of redspottedhanky.com loyalty points by tweeting their tips about a set destination to #RSH Guides, for us to share through foursquare. This week, we asked you to tweet us and tell us about your favourite Manchester bars.

Read on to see who won this week and find out more about Manchester’s top watering-holes. And don’t forget to share your tips with us using Twitter – you could win loyalty points to put towards cheap train tickets, hotel stays or car hire.

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Your top 10 restaurants in Manchester – #RSH Guides

Posted on April 13, 2012

In our weekly competition, 10 savvy train travellers win £10′s worth of redspottedhanky.com loyalty points by tweeting their tips about a set destination to #RSH Guides, for us to share through foursquare. This week, we asked you to tweet us with your favourite Manchester restaurants.

Read on for this week’s winning tips and to find out where to tuck in to a mouth-watering meal in Manchester. And don’t forget to share your tips with us using Twitter – you could win loyalty points to put towards cheap train tickets, hotel stays or car hire.

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Take the train … and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 7, 2012

It’s time to dress up in green and get drinking Guinness. March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day – and you don’t need to go to Ireland to join the celebrations.

There are St. Patrick’s Day events going on throughout the UK, so jump on a train and enjoy the craic. But before you start the party, check our website for cheap train tickets and great hotel deals, so you can celebrate for less.

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Take the train … and enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day Break

Posted on January 31, 2012

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style with a romantic break for two. Take the train and you can gaze into each other’s eyes on your way there and back. And if you check out our journey planner for cheap train tickets before you travel, you could save enough money to treat your honey to an extra glass or two of bubbly.

Read on to find out where to go this Valentine’s Day …

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