Shopping

Five great Christmas shopping districts in London, Bristol and beyond
If you’re looking to buy an extra-special present for a loved one this Christmas, these five shopping destinations will help inspire you. Save yourself some pennies when you book GWR train tickets in advance and indulge in the ultimate shopping spree. more >
9th December 2019
Top Christmas markets
It’s time to get your seasonal shopping done and grab some cool presents for friends and family. Here’s our selection of the GWR network’s best markets, perfect for bagging a bargain, or simply browsing for fun more >
29th November 2019
Flower power: five florid markets in London
Channel your inner flower power this spring at these London markets and shops, selling fresh bouquets that are, quite simply, the best of the bunch. Make these fab floral destinations a feature of your travel itinerary when you take a train to London Paddington station this season. more >
23rd April 2019
Get more laughs in your life with these four fun joke shops
Whoopee cushions and wind-up teeth, squirty pens and stink bombs, itching powder and plastic dog poo. These classic gags are the must-have accessories for April Fool’s Day antics more >
1st April 2019
Celebrate World Book Day with these five great independent bookshops
We’re getting into the literary spirit on this very special day. Here are five top independent bookshops taking part in this year’s World Book Day celebrations, and better yet, they’re just a hop, skip and jump from GWR train stations. more >
4th March 2019