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Caledonian Sleeper
activity1 Union St, Inverness IV1 1PP, United Kingdom
Overnight train from London to Scotland, offering cabins for sleeping and breakfast on board.
View on Google MapsEdinburgh
otherEdinburgh, UK
Destination city for the Caledonian Sleeper train.
View on Google MapsGlasgow
otherGlasgow, UK
Destination city for the Caledonian Sleeper train.
View on Google MapsAberdeen
otherUnited Kingdom
Destination city for the Caledonian Sleeper train.
View on Google MapsHay-on-Wye
attractionHereford, UK
A town where books outnumber people 10,000 to 1, with over 20 bookshops and an estimated 10 million books. It was declared an independent kingdom by bookseller Richard Booth in 1977. Hosts one of the world's biggest literary festivals.
View on Google MapsHay Castle
attractionHAY CASTLE, Oxford Rd, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5DG, UK
Features an open-air honesty bookshop in its grounds where books are £1 and payment is made via an honesty box.
View on Google MapsRichard Booth's Bookshop
shop44 Lion St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5AA, UK
The flagship bookshop, spread over three floors and includes its own café.
View on Google MapsLondon Euston Station
otherEuston Rd., London NW1 2RT, United Kingdom
Departure point for the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands.
View on Google MapsInverness
otherInverness, UK
Arrival point in the heart of the Highlands, offering a scenic train journey experience.
View on Google MapsRoyal Albert Hall
activityKensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP, United Kingdom
Venue for the English National Ballet's performance of The Sleeping Beauty. The creator notes that classical arts are more accessible than previously thought, which contributes to their popularity among younger generations in England.
View on Google MapsJacobite Steam Train
activityTom-na-Faire, Station Square, Fort William PH33 6TQ, United Kingdom
The actual train used in the Harry Potter films, running the same route through the Scottish Highlands over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Offers standard, first-class, and private compartment carriages.
View on Google MapsGlenfinnan Viaduct
attractionGlenfinnan PH37 4LT, UK
Iconic viaduct featured in the Harry Potter films, part of the Jacobite train's route through the Scottish Highlands.
View on Google MapsFortnum & Mason
shop181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER, United Kingdom
A department store in the heart of Piccadilly, known for its distinctive packaging and signature products like tea, preserves, and cakes.
View on Google MapsFlea London Vintage & Makers Market
shopVinegar Yard, St Thomas St, London SE1 3QU, UK
A vintage market held on the last Sunday of the month, featuring independent traders selling fashion, antiques, homeware, artwork, vinyl records, and collectibles, set within the Victorian architecture of Leadenhall Market.
View on Google MapsExcel London
restaurantRoyal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
A floating book fair with over 5,000 books, some starting at 50p, an interactive kids' area, and an onboard cafe. Volunteers are from over 65 nationalities.
View on Google MapsRosetta Stone
attractionBritish Museum Reading Room, Great Russell St, London WC1E 7JW, United Kingdom
Key to deciphering hieroglyphs, it allowed us to understand ancient Egyptian history. Found in Egypt, 196 BC.
View on Google MapsThe British Museum
attractionGreat Russell St, London WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
A turquoise mosaic serpent from the Aztec civilization in Mexico, made from over 2,000 pieces.
View on Google MapsParthenon
attractionAthens 105 58, Greece
Sculptures from the east pediment of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, dating back over 2,500 years.
View on Google MapsElectric Cinema
activity191 Portobello Rd, London W11 2ED, United Kingdom
A historic cinema over 100 years old, opened in 1911, offering a classic, old-money atmosphere. It also serves Thai food from a neighboring restaurant.
View on Google MapsBuckingham Palace
attractionLondon SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
Hosting the largest ever exhibition of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, featuring around 200 pieces from her wardrobe, including couture gowns, dress coats, headscarves, and tweed.
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