The Forsytes | Great Western Railway

GWR is proud to sponsor The Forsytes, the sweeping new period drama on 5.

If you’re captivated by the elegance of a bygone era, step into history with us. Our network connects you to destinations that could be straight from the screen — from Bath’s Georgian crescents to Oxford’s grand architecture. Whether you’re drawn to stately homes, cobbled streets or sweeping countryside views, travel with GWR and let every trip feel like the beginning of something unforgettable.

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Bath

Bath Spa from £25.00 ^*

Stroll through Georgian streets, visit the Royal Crescent, and soak up romance at the Assembly Rooms. Bath’s golden architecture and history make every corner feel like a scene from a period drama.

Windsor

Windsor & Eton Central from £8.30^*

Tour the splendour of Windsor Castle, wander the Long Walk through Windsor Great Park, and explore the historic streets and riverside charm of this quintessentially royal town.

Bristol

Bristol Temple Meads from £25.00^*

Explore Bristol’s elegant Clifton, grand Georgian squares, and historic harbourside. From cobbled streets to stately architecture, it’s a city where heritage meets creativity — perfect for fans of classic storytelling

Oxford

Oxford from £6.50^*

Wander through college courtyards, riverside meadows and timeless spires. Oxford’s golden streets and grand libraries offer a glimpse of historic England — perfect for those who love romance, heritage and classic storytelling.

Exeter

Exeter from £37.00^*

Visit Exeter Cathedral’s soaring Gothic nave, uncover history at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and walk the city’s Roman walls before enjoying riverside views along the picturesque Quayside.

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GWR sponsors The Forsytes on 5

The Forsytes is a brand new star-studded period drama on 5. It follows the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian family, whose generations are torn between tradition and the pursuit of love. Mondays at 9pm.

Sticklers for tradition and status, the older Forsytes prize duty and reputation above all else, whilst the younger members rail against the rigidity of family expectations. The question of who will take over the family firm puts Soames Forsyte and his cousin Jolyon in conflict just as their lives are turned upside down by the arrival of two remarkable women. Ultimately each Forsyte family member grapples with the same dilemma – is it better to be ruled by the head or the heart?

The stellar ensemble cast includes Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant-Pritchard, Jamie Flatters, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Susan Hampshire, Owen Igiehon, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, Josette Simon and Eleanor Tomlinson.

^* From London Paddington. Subject to availability. Terms apply.