Train destinations from Chester-le-Street in 8h
Paris
FranceFollow the Seine for a while, then take a breather among the paths and chairs of the Jardin des Tuileries.
6 hr 20
Amsterdam
NetherlandsStroll beside the canals, then see Rembrandt’s Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum.
7 hr 24
London
United KingdomTake a riverside stroll past Big Ben before browsing the stalls at Borough Market.
3 hr 00
Edinburgh
United KingdomEdinburgh Castle overlooks the Royal Mile as it descends toward Holyroodhouse.
1 hr 50
Ghent
BelgiumWalk past Gravensteen and along the Graslei, where old guild houses line the water.
5 hr 57
Brussels
BelgiumPause at the Town Hall on Grand Place and admire the ornate guildhalls around the square.
5 hr 09
Liverpool
United KingdomAt the Cavern Club, you can trace the Beatles’ early days on stage.
2 hr 47
Sheffield
United KingdomTake a stroll beneath the glass roof of Winter Garden among its tropical plants.
1 hr 54
