Following the tourist train doesn't have to be stressful this summer if you're sightseeing by steam.

Steam Dreams offers tours of the most picturesque cathedral cities in England and it is hard to imagine a better way to explore British heritage than by arriving on a classic locomotive.

Tickets range from premier dining passes, featuring a champagne brunch and three-course dinner, to standard class, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

Passengers can choose from a string of stunning destinations including Canterbury, Chichester, Bath, Warwick and Salisbury.

After exploring the awe-inspiring cathedrals, there's still plenty of time to take in the cities' other attractions or do some souvenir shopping in some of the excellent shops around.

For a railway experience of a different kind, check out the new state-of-the-art glass-roofed Eurostar terminal at London's St Pancras and enjoy a super-fast journey to the French capital Paris.