Days Out by Train for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve rounded up a selection of fantastic activities to help celebrate the father (or father figure) in your life on Sunday 21 June
From football stadium tours to peaceful river cruises and unique walking tours, National Rail’s Days Out Guide has activities that are sure to create memorable moments this Father’s Day, and all at discounted prices when you travel by train.
What’s more, you can commit to many more trips with dad, by gifting a Two Together Railcard, which will save you both 1/3 on train trips when you travel together. At just £35 for 1 year, you’ll have made back the cost in just a few trips together.
Check out our top picks for Father’s Day fun by train below.
Take the ultimate mystery driving adventure at Drift Limits
Unleash your speed demon at Drift Limits! With a fleet of track-prepared cars and mind-blowing experiences, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable day out.
The Secret Supercar Experience is the ultimate mystery driving adventure, with up to 20 laps in the exhilarating fleet. Get behind the wheel of incredible vehicles like the Ariel Atom 300, Dodge Viper SRT VX, and GTR 1200bhp.
Nearest station: Hemel Hempstead
Enjoy epic views or a bit of adrenaline on Thames River
Thames River Sightseeing
Journey along the Thames while taking in London’s iconic sights from a unique perspective. Enjoy the magic of the London skyline with epic views of the London Eye, Tower Bridge, Houses of Parliament and much more.
Knowledgeable guides will be on hand to provide live commentary of your surroundings while you enjoy a drink on board from the fully licensed bar. Thames River Sightseeing’s vessels are designed for all types of weather, with open decks for sunny days and heated saloons when it’s chillier.
Nearest station: London Waterloo
Thames Rockets – Ultimate London Adventure
Thames Rockets is an unforgettable Father’s Day gift for dads who love adventure. Bigger, bolder and built in the UK, this Thames speedboat experience pairs iconic London sights with high-speed thrills. Departing from the London Eye, you’ll race past landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral and HMS Belfast, with lively commentary from expert guides bringing the city to life.
Nearest station: London Waterloo
Walk in the footsteps of legends on a football stadium tour
Britain is home to some of the biggest teams in world football and whether you’re a footie fanatic or an armchair fan, visitors young and old are sure to be impressed by a tour of some of the nation's greatest stadiums. Wembley stadium, Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge, Tottenham Hotspur FC’s new state of the art grounds, Liverpool’s Anfield Road and Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium all offer world class tours at discounted entry with National Rail’s Days Out Guide.
Visit the players’ dressing rooms and sit in the seats of your favourite football stars. Experience the thrill of walking through the stadium tunnel, imagining the atmospheric roar of the crowd on game day. You might even be able to sit in the manager’s chair!
Let the games begin at Gravity MAX Liverpool
Urban Street Golf at Gravity MAX serves up a fun, Father’s Day game of mini golf. Set on a lively indoor course, players tackle creative obstacles and chase high scores in a playful, social setting, perfect for a relaxed outing with family or a bit of friendly competition with Dad.
Nearest Station: Liverpool James Street
Wonderful walking tours
Doctor’s Orders: Doctor Who Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi on this Doctor Who Walking Tour as you explore London with a knowledgeable Doctor Who guide on this 2 ½ hour walking tour. See locations from classic episodes such as The Invasion to Rose, Dark Water and Death in Heaven with Peter Capaldi.
Nearest station: London Bridge
Walk on the wild side: Gangster Walking Tour of London
The Gangster London Tour offers you a unique chance to have a fun afternoon with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels actor, Vas Blackwood. Known for his iconic roles on film and TV, including Rory Breaker in Guy Ritchie’s classic gangster movie, Vas will share anecdotes at each location, from the Krays to personal stories from the Lock, Stock set with Vinnie Jones.
Nearest station: Whitechapel
Explore glorious gardens
Kew Gardens
As London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens is more than just a garden. It’s home to the biggest collection of living plants anywhere on Earth. From towering redwoods in the wild Arboretum, to the indoor rainforest of the tropical Palm House, to the floral beauty of the Great Broad Walk Borders, there’s plenty to see this Father's Day.
No visit is complete without stepping inside Kew’s world-famous glasshouses, including the iconic Temperate House, the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world, containing over 10,000 different plants.
Nearest station: Kew Bridge
Two Together Railcard
For you and the person you travel with most
Just £35 a year
1/3 off rail fares when you travel together
Offers are correct at time of publication but subject to change.
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