Day trips

Making the most of a day out without a car.

• Day trips with children without a car

  How to plan a car-free day out with children, from choosing a short journey to snacks, toilet stops and what to do if anyone gets separated.

• Reaching a country walk by bus

  How to use rural buses to reach a country walk, from reading timetables and using request stops to planning a walk between two stops.

• Taking a day trip by train

  How to choose a destination by journey time, check timetables and the last train home, and plan a relaxed day out by rail without a car.