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Grab a bargain at Welsh attractions by travelling on the train

Grab a bargain at Welsh attractions by travelling on the train

Among the attractions offering discounted entry prices for visitors travelling by train are the Welsh Mining Experience, Chester Zoo,and the National Football Museum.
And there is also the opportunity for cheaper accommodation with Pembrokeshire Coastal Cottages, which has linked up with TfW to offer £50 off full price stays when travelling by train.
Victoria Leyshon, partnership marketing manager at Transport for Wales, said: 'Our Big Days Out campaign offers savings at a wide range of attractions including castles, museums, breweries and distilleries and family-friendly destinations such as Plantasia and Chester Zoo.'
A valid on the day train ticket must be presented to redeem discount entry.
For more information visit the Transport for Wales website.
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