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Find your perfect days out in London and the South West

Discover everything London and the South West have to offer with our travel guides. Whether travelling solo or as a group, explore the best activities in destinations across the SWR network, with something for all ages and interests.

From day trips and breaks to unmissable sights and attractions, we’ve got you covered come rain or shine. Browse SWR rewards to make your getaway even better, with fantastic discounts on shopping trips, theatre tickets and more!

Start planning your adventure today with South Western Railway. From rainy-day activities to restaurant recommendations, our guides have everything you need to enjoy a memorable trip.

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Top 10 tennis courts in London

Tennis courts London

Top 10 tennis courts in London

Top 10 tennis courts in London

Discover the best tennis courts in London for an after-work match or a weekend activity

The best fossil-hunting spots in the south west

Ammonite fossils in rocks

The best fossil-hunting spots in the south west

The best fossil-hunting spots in the south west

Discover pre-history in the south with these amazing spots for fossil-hunting!

Top 10 festival tips

Best festival tips from South Western Railway

Top 10 festival tips

Top 10 festival tips

Our top 10 tips to make your festival trip go smoothly - whether it's your first or your fortieth

Best places for cheese lovers in London

Paxton and Whitfield cheese

Best places for cheese lovers in London

Best places for cheese lovers in London

From cheese shops to restaurants, we’ve got you covered with our guide

What’s on in June

Ageas Bowl

What’s on in June

What’s on in June

The warmer weather is finally here and with it is a month packed full of events and things to

Queen’s Jubilee events: a travel guide

Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Queen’s Jubilee events: a travel guide

Queen’s Jubilee events: a travel guide

With a bumper bank holiday to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, why not take part in the festivities

Best brunches in the south west

Best brunches

Best brunches in the south west

Best brunches in the south west

Ready to brunch with the best? We’ve rounded up some of the best brunch spots for you to enjoy on our network

London bucket list

London skyline

London bucket list

London bucket list

Overwhelmed with all the things to do in London? Follow our London bucket list for the activities you simply can’t miss

The best fish and chip shops in the south west

Fish and chips on a plate with salad

The best fish and chip shops in the south west

The best fish and chip shops in the south west

See our favourites around the network selling Britain's favourite takeaway

What’s on in May

Find the best May activities with SWR

What’s on in May

What’s on in May

From Chelsea to to Beaulieu river, and blooms to the baroque, there’s some amazing chances to do something new this month