The best UK staycation ideas accessible by train
29 May 2026
Plan your British staycation by train! Explore the best destinations for natural escapes, historic sites & hidden gems across the UK. Book your train today!
Explore our recommendations on the best things to do and places to visit across the North. Discover hidden gems, insider guides, and all the inspiration you need for your next adventure.
29 May 2026
Plan your British staycation by train! Explore the best destinations for natural escapes, historic sites & hidden gems across the UK. Book your train today!
19 May 2026
Discover 8 of the most beautiful places to visit in the UK, from vibrant cities to serene villages and dramatic coastlines – all accessible by train.
07 October 2025
Explore the best independent shops in York – from unique boutiques to cosy bookshops and hidden gems. Read our top 10 guide to discover local favourites.
15 September 2025
Discover 10 top canal walks across the North & Scotland. From scenic routes to tranquil towpaths – plan your waterside adventure & book your train today!
01 August 2023
Looking for a green escape? We’ve created a guide to some of the best across northern cities, from landscaped gardens to inner-city parks. So you can take a moment to leave behind the hustle and bustle.
Read more12 July 2023
On the hunt for some unique antiques or tasty street food dishes? The North of England and Scotland have some brilliant independent markets that you won’t want to miss out on.
Read more14 June 2023
Pride Month is here so to celebrate we’ve created a round-up of some of the best events going on across the towns and cities we serve. And whilst June is officially Pride Month, you’ll find there are plenty of events happening across July too, so you can keep the celebrations going.
Read more15 May 2023
Between 21-23 July, Sage Gateshead are working in partnership with BBC Proms to deliver the first ever weekend-long Proms festival in the North East.
Read more24 April 2023
Now is the perfect time to take a trip to York and experience a city unique in the world for its culture, art, history and heritage.
Read more16 February 2023
Explore 154 acres of glorious gardens set in Salford’s historical landscape.
Read more06 January 2023
11th February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so there’s no better time to inspire our next generation of scientists than by visiting the North & Scotland’s most interesting and inspiring museums. From Newcastle to Glasgow, take a look at our guide to some great educational days out this February.
Read more05 December 2022
Five fabulous winter breaks in the North of England & Scotland: January is a time to reflect and refresh, in this article we'll look at five inspirational destinations across the North of England and Scotland to provide some perfectly timed travel inspiration.
Read more16 November 2022
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas across the North of England and Scotland. Have you planned in your last-minute Christmas shopping trips? Now’s the time, and you won’t go far wrong with our Christmas shopping guide featuring the region’s most festive and exciting shopping venues. Get those shopping bags ready, get wrapped up warm and let’s get out there.
Read more23 October 2022
With the Christmas holidays on their way, why not take some time to explore the region’s most beautiful Christmas lights? Marvel at some of the festive season’s most stunning illuminations with our guide to Northern England and Scotland’s must-see Christmas lights.
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