Frequently Asked Questions
Find out everything you need to know about National Rail’s Days Out Guide and how to get great 2FOR1 offers and other discounts on places to visit and things to do
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About National Rail’s Days Out Guide
What is Days Out Guide?
Simply put, National Rail’s Days Out Guide gives you 2FOR1 and other great special offers when you travel by train.
Our offers include everything from theme parks to museums, theatre tickets to football stadium tours, plus hotels, restaurants and much more. So there’s bound to be something to suit everyone.
And not only can you save money by taking the train to any of the hundreds of great attractions, it also means you’re reducing your carbon footprint.
How does it work?
You just need to travel by train and present your valid train tickets to your chosen attraction, along with your Days Out Guide voucher or booking reference. Simply:
Choose your attraction from the hundreds on offer
Download and print your vouchers from the website, or buy your tickets online
Travel by train
At the attraction, present your voucher or online tickets along with your valid train tickets
Have fun!
Do I have to book my train tickets and attractions in advance?
Train tickets
You can plan your train journey and book tickets on the National Rail website. You do not have to book your train tickets in advance, although it is often advised to do so, especially when travelling at busy times or during holiday periods.
Visit our Train Fares, Discounts and Ticket Validity page for more information on which train tickets you can use for your Days Out Guide offers.
Attractions
For most attractions you can turn up on the day, while many also allow booking in advance. We always advise booking ahead where possible. You do not need to print a Days Out Guide paper voucher for an attraction that you have pre-booked.
Are my Railcard or GroupSave discounted train tickets valid in conjunction with the offers?
Yes, both Railcard and GroupSave discounted National Rail tickets are valid for the offers.
Railcard and Groupsave discounted National Rail tickets will be accepted as evidence of travelling by train at the attraction/venue.
However, Railcards alone are not valid for 2FOR1 offers.
Can I use the offers if I’m travelling from outside Great Britain?
Yes, anyone travelling by National Rail is able to use Days Out Guide offers.
What do I do if I have a query?
You can check the FAQ box below for some common queries. If you can't find the information you need there you can:
Visit our terms and conditions page
If your query is about an attraction, please contact them directly. You will find contact details on their attraction listing page
If your query is about train travel, please visit the National Rail home page or the National Rail Contact Us page
If you require further help, please contact Days Out Guide
FAQs
Please note:
Most offers are 2FOR1 entry, valid on full price adult tickets only. In the event of a full price and concessionary admission ticket being purchased together, the cheapest will be deducted, unless otherwise stated. Other offers such as 3FOR2 and X% off may apply. Please read the offer terms carefully
All offers apply to ‘on the door’ pricing, unless otherwise stated. These prices will sometimes vary from those displayed on the attraction’s website. Please see the individual attractions listing for pricing details. There may be occasions when this does not apply. For example, participating restaurants will be offering 2FOR1 on main courses or similar, in which case prices vary and the cheapest will be deducted
Conditions apply to specific attractions. Please always refer to the individual terms and conditions listed on the website and printed on your vouchers
2FOR1 leaflets are available at select National Rail Stations serviced by the following Train Operating Companies: C2C, Stansted Express, Greater Anglia, LNER, GWR and Chiltern. Leaflets are subject to availability and we cannot guarantee that all stations will have leaflets provided. Please check attraction listings to book your tickets online or download and print a voucher.
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