Great British Railway Journeys - Season 7
Season 7
Episodes
Carlisle to Penrith
Michael begins his journey at a biscuit factory in Carlisle. He heads to a miniature railway display before heading out on Britain's only Via Ferrata, a tightrope challenge 300 feet above the Borrowdale Valley.
Windermere to Carnforth
Michael continues his journey through the Lake District, were he learns more about the work of Beatrix Potter. He then heads to Brantwood, home to a famous Victorian art critic, before heading to Carnforth.
Preston to Swinton
Michael heads to Preston where he discovers four millers were shot dead by soldiers. In Darwen he traces developments in interior design. Before heading to Kersal Moor were he learns more about the Lancashire dialect.
St Helens to Knutsford
Michael begins this part of his journey in Merseyside, here he looks at the art of modern glassmaking and explores how buildings like Crystal Palace were constructed.
Ashley to Alton
Michael heads to Ashley to explore villas with multiple chimneys. He then goes to Macclesfield, were he finds the end of the Silk Route. He then heads to Alton Towers to explore the modern theme park.
Dover to Lewes
Michael heads from Dover to Lewes and attends an opera festival in the South Downs.
Newhaven to Worthing
Michael heads from Newhaven to Worthing and picks some tomatoes.
Littlehampton to Beaulieu
Michael journeys from Littlehampton to Beaulieu, where he gets the chance to drive the first motor car.
Lymington Town to Exmouth
Michael journeys from Lymington Town to Exmouth, where he discovers a forgotten local artist.
Plymouth to Porthcurno
Michael journeys from Plymouth to Porthcurno and learns how to make the perfect pasty.
Birmingham to Worcester
Redditch to Gloucester
Stroud to Bath
Bristol to Glastonbury
Bridgwater to Dartmoor
Ashford to Sevenoaks
East Grinstead to Guildford
Woking to Walton-on-Thames
Hampton Court to Teddington
Egham to Henley-on-Thames
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