Escape for a day with a steam adventure

The Settle & Carlisle Railway is celebrating 150 years in 2026, so why not make this the year you travel over Britain’s most famous and breathtaking rail route?

The Railway Touring Company’s Cumbrian Mountain Express runs from London to Carlisle on several dates, so step on board for a remarkable journey.

Scenic routes also include the rugged Peak District and the dramatic Cumbrian Coast. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the views as you travel in style in the company of a historic steam locomotive.

Destinations include maritime Portsmouth, where you can visit the Royal Naval Museum or the Tudor Mary Rose, the ancient walled city of York, Exeter with its fine cathedral, vibrant Newcastle and more.

For family fun, check out The Railway Touring Company’s seaside specials heading for Blackpool, Bournemouth, Minehead and Weymouth. The excitement of steam, sea, sand and, hopefully, sun, combine for a great day out.

Quote code SWL 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 23:59 on 6 May 2026. Offer open to Evening Standard readers and up to three guests. Offer is subject to availability, does not apply to tickets already purchased, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Discount is for London daytrip departures on or before 31 December 2026, subject to availability, and booked by 30 June 2026. Offer is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Code SWL must be quoted at the time of booking. The Railway Touring Company’s Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel apply – see website for details. Usual promotion rules apply, see eveningstandard.ca/rules. For further information, please write to Customer Care, Evening Standard, Alphabeta, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AH. Promoter: The Railway Touring Company.