New Forest

Day trips and breaks

Get inspired for your next day trip or break

Discover your next break

Discover the best day trips and breaks for every type of traveller, whether you’re heading on a business trip, romantic weekend or family getaway. From budget staycations to fun-filled days out, find everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip.

Spending a couple of days in a new city? Browse our 48-hour guides, packed with sights and attractions you can’t miss. Or check out our staycation ideas – perfect for recharging away from the urban bustle.

Book tickets in advance and check SWR rewards to make your experience even better. Join us as we uncover the best things to do in destinations across our network, ensuring your getaway is nothing short of extraordinary.

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Plan an unforgettable Mother's Day getaway
Plan an unforgettable mothers day with SWR

Plan an unforgettable Mother's Day getaway

If you’re still searching for Mother’s Day ideas, treat them to a memorable weekend getaway

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The best and cheapest castle hotels in the UK
Cave Castle

The best and cheapest castle hotels in the UK

Discover the best, and most inexpensive, castle hotels the UK has to offer with South Western Railway for a fairy-tale escape

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48 hours in Kingston
Kingston upon Thames bridge in South West London - great place for a 48 hour escape

48 hours in Kingston

A weekend in the riverside market town of Kingston upon Thames offers everything from Tudor history to artisan coffee

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Plan the perfect romantic getaway
Plan a romantic getaway

Plan the perfect romantic getaway

Whether you both love city sights or idyllic country staycations, the South West makes for the perfect romantic getaway with your partner

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Top Christmas destinations in the South West
Christmas Covent Garden

Top Christmas destinations in the South West

There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a family day out, a romantic getaway, or a short break with friends

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Top winter getaways in the South West
London Eye

Top winter getaways in the South West

Whether you’re a shopaholic or prefer long countryside walks, the South West offers plenty to see and do during the colder months

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Perfect winter couples getaway to Poole
Enjoy a perfect couples weekend in Poole with SWR

Perfect winter couples getaway to Poole

From outdoorsy ideas for crisp winter days to indoor activities for when the weather takes a turn, there’s plenty of things to do

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The best eco-friendly stays in the UK and South West
Eco accommodation

The best eco-friendly stays in the UK and South West

Discover the most eco-friendly getaways in the UK and South West with South Western Railway for a sustainable holiday.

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A guide to Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park

A guide to Windsor Great Park

Planning a weekend away in Windsor? Windsor Great Park has beautiful gardens and an adventure playground for the kids. Read our guide here

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48 hours in Dorchester
Athelhampton

48 hours in Dorchester

Right in the heart of Dorset, the town of Dorchester is an idyllic backdrop for a weekend in the countryside

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