Rainy Season Travel: Where to Go (and Stay Dry)

Rain is Britain’s favourite hobby. If it’s not drizzling, it’s threatening to. But that doesn’t mean you need to stay cooped up indoors staring at a damp washing pile. With trains running rain or shine, and split-ticket savings keeping costs down, you’ve got every reason to get out, and still stay dry once you arrive.

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Museums and Galleries

A rainy day is the perfect excuse to play culture vulture. Museums and galleries aren’t just dry havens, they’re places where you can lose hours without realising.

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• South: London’s Natural History Museum is an easy classi. Dinosaurs never get old (even if they technically are). Add in the wildlife galleries, gemstones, and the enormous blue whale in Hintze Hall, and you’ll forget the rain entirely.

• Midlands: Birmingham’s Thinktank Science Museum is packed with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and even a Spitfire hanging overhead. It’s the kind of place where kids and adults end up equally fascinated.

• North: Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum mixes engines, machinery, and interactive galleries, all under one roof. You can even step inside the history of textiles and industry that shaped the region.

• Scotland: Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery is a full afternoon’s worth of exploration, with everything from Dali paintings to taxidermy.

• Wales: Cardiff’s National Museum blends art, archaeology, and natural history in one trip. Where else can you see dinosaurs, Monet, and Welsh history in the same building?

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Family-Friendly Indoor Fun

Travelling with kids in the rain? Swap the soggy park for something built with wet days in mind. These places are designed to burn energy while keeping everyone entertained.

• Eureka! The National Children’s Museum is interactive chaos in the best way, a child-sized world with shops, banks, and even a mini post office to explore.

• The National Space Centre  is part science museum, part rocket playground. From giant domes to astronaut training simulators, it’s impossible not to get swept up in the scale of it.

• Sea Life centres across the country let you wander through underwater tunnels while staying completely dry. Watching sharks and stingrays glide overhead beats puddle-jumping any day.

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Historic Houses & Castles (Yes, Indoors)

Not every corner is dry, but the bulk of the good stuff is, and there’s nothing like a castle or stately home for a rainy-day backdrop.


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• Midlands: Warwick Castle runs shows and tours year-round, and its Great Hall and State Rooms give plenty to explore without stepping outside.

• South: Hampton Court Palace is a maze of corridors, Tudor kitchens, and grand chambers. Lose yourself in history while the drizzle does its thing outside.

• North: Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is as grand as it gets, with lavish interiors, art collections, and enough rooms to forget what’s happening outside.

• Scotland: Edinburgh Castle is iconic - and packed with museums, exhibitions, and royal apartments. You could spend hours exploring without worrying about the weather.

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Foodie Escapes

If the rain’s relentless, why not make eating your main activity? Markets and food halls across the UK offer shelter and flavour in equal measure.


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• York: The Shambles Market Food Court has covered seating and a rotation of street food stalls, a perfect stop before ducking into the city’s historic streets.

• Birmingham: The Bullring’s indoor dining hub offers everything from quick street eats to full sit-down meals, making it an easy rainproof option.

• London: Seven Dials Market has something for everyone, whether you fancy bao buns, pasta, or craft coffee. The hardest part is choosing.

• Cardiff: The Central Market is a slice of local life, with stalls selling fresh Welsh produce and hearty bites indoors.

• Glasgow: The Barras Market is a mix of fresh food, vintage finds, and global flavours, all under cover. Perfect for grazing while staying dry.

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Top Tips for Rainy Day Travel by Train

A few small tweaks make wet-weather journeys much easier:

• Pack a brolly: Sounds obvious, but compact umbrellas save the day between station and venue.

• Choose stations with cover: Larger stations often have indoor connections, shops, and cafés to shelter in while you wait.

• Layer up: Trains can feel chilly when wet clothes meet aircon. A light waterproof jacket works better than heavy coats.

• Bring a power bank: Wet weather often means delays, a backup battery keeps you entertained and connected.

• Keep your plans flexible: With split-ticket savings, rebooking can be cheaper, giving you more freedom if plans change.

Why Train Travel Wins in the Rain

Driving in storms is miserable. Buses splash through traffic jams. But a train? You sit back, scroll through your phone, or watch the countryside blur by while the weather does its thing outside. Add in split-ticket savings with TrainSplit, and you’re not just keeping dry, you’re keeping cash in your pocket too.

Rain doesn’t need to cancel your plans. Book with TrainSplit, save on your fare, and make the most of Britain’s best rainy-day destinations.

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