I regularly use the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) train service from London to Lincolnshire but usually travel by standard class. But in a bid to see what I was missing 'on the other side', I recently upgraded to First Class. The experience was much pleasanter all round and now when booking, I will investigate premium options. With the new Seatfrog app it's now possible to bid to upgrade your Standard Advance ticket from as little as £5. To start, a first class ticket with LNER gets you access to the lounge at Kings Cross station in London. The space is modern and clean with comp...
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If the thought of a standard Christmas dinner bores you slightly, then head on down to London's Pedley Street Station. There, thanks to Funicular Productions' latest offering The Greatest Snowman, you'll board a train and get whisked away on a festive journey to remember. The production company is pioneering a new form of immersive dining in the city, and like the other productions I've seen, its newest number promises to please. I don't want to give too much away, but on board the Arctic Express you'll embark on a ride peppered with laughter, lots of Christmas spirit and a range of high ji...
Read more →Set onboard a glamorous train with lavish furnishings, The Murdér Express by Funicular productions transports guests back in time to the grandeur of the 19th century for a moving game of Cluedo. Travelling by train for pleasure is in its infancy and with it comes a special kind of thrill. Departing from ‘Pedley Street Station’ in East London, passengers are invited to experience 'The Murdér Express' as it snakes its way from London to the fictional town of Murdér in France. Entering via the Pedley Street Station ‘Seven Sins’ Bar, passengers of 'The Murdér Express' wet their whistles whilst l...
Read more →Paddington is a pretty bustling area with the grand train station attracting an influx of travellers around the clock from the Heathrow Express and beyond. But nestled away just a hop and a skip over the road is the new Pilgrm hotel, which offers a slice of calm from the madness. The boutique-styled spot boasts 73 rooms, which are well-appointed and decked out with all of the essentials from REN bathroom products to hairdryers and neat Bluetooth Marshall speakers. Catering to different types of travellers, there are three categories of room, including the ‘bunk’, ‘small’, ‘medium’ and ‘larg...
Read more →Victoria in London features a hotchpotch of bizarre hotels. I walk past one that tells me it has 'hot and cold water' - which one would hope - and another advertises the fact that there is central heating. But peel away the spread of bizarreness and you'll unearth and absolute gem of a place, the Artist Residence. I checked into the boutique homestay on a Monday night before catching an early flight from Gatwick the next morning. The sleekly designed residence is conveniently positioned just a hop away from Victoria station, where the fast train to Gatwick runs every ten minutes or so. It ...
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