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Cleethorpes Coast
Light Railway
Tel: 01472 604657
www.cleethorpescoastlightrailway.co.uk
Re-live the age of steam at the award winning Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. There are even special events all year round and home to the smallest pub in the world 'The Signal Box Inn'.
Nearest Station: Cleethorpes
The Dungeons
Tel: 0871 360 2049
www.thedungeons.com
The Dungeons at York and Edinburgh invite you to a unique feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, rides, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. From murder, torture and the plague, The Dungeons explore the nastier side to the tales of Britain’s oldest cities… Are you brave enough?
Nearest Stations: York, Edinburgh
Harewood House Bird Garden
Tel: 0113 218 1010
www.harewood.org
Open daily until 2 November
2008, 10.00am – 6.00pm. Outstanding house with exquisite interiors, Chippendale furniture, Royal memorabilia, changing art exhibitions, Below Stairs exhibition, stunning scenery, extensive events programme, premier Bird Garden, and a thrilling Adventure Playground.
Nearest Station: Leeds
World of James Herriot
Tel. 01845 524234
www.worldofjamesherriot.org
The award-winning attraction ‘The World of James Herriot’ takes visitors on a journey back in time to offer a unique glimpse into how people lived in the 1940’s, and is a fine tribute to this great vet.
Nearest Station: Thirsk
Laurel & Hardy Museum
Tel: 01229 582292
www.laurel-and-hardy.co.uk
A world famous museum that is dedicated to celebrating the life and times of these two great showmen. There’s everything you want to know including an amazing collection of memorabilia and a small cinema showing films and documentaries all day.
Nearest Station: Ulverston
The Judges’ Lodgings
Tel: 01524 32808
www.lancastercastle.com
The Judges’ Lodgings is Lancaster’s oldest town house and a Grade 1 listed building. Originally home of the infamous witch hunter and Keeper of Lancaster Castle, Thomas Covell, it later became a residence for the ‘Hanging Judges’ when they visited Lancaster Castle for the Assize Courts. The Judges’ Lodgings Museum is now home to a nationally important collection of Gillow furniture which is displayed in rooms furnished in the style of the Regency period.
You can also see an enchanting display of children’s dolls, toys and games from 18th century to the present day in the Museum of Childhood, visit a Victorian schoolroom and play with replica toys.
Nearest Station: Lancaster
Lancaster Castle
Tel: 01524 64998
www.lancastercastle.com
Lancaster Castle is open to the public daily, is still used as both a Crown Court and a Prison and is also one of the last working castles in Europe. Often known as John O’Gaunt’s Castle, Lancaster Castle is one of the most historically interesting buildings in Lancashire. Join one of the guided tours to discover its secrets and find out more.
Nearest Station: Lancaster
Manchester United Museum
Tel: 0870 442 1994
www.manutd.com
The museum is the largest individual Football Club Museum in the country covering three floors with numerous exhibitions starting from the early days in 1878, bringing you up to the present day. There is a new exhibition called An Audience with Sir Alex Ferguson which is a hologram of Sir Alex in his secret office, once seen never forgotten. The tour takes you all around the Stadium giving you the chance to see behind the scenes. See the new Munich Walkway. Walk down the old and new Players Tunnel as well as letting you sit in your favourite players seat in the Dressing Room.
This is a day out that has both the mix of education and fun giving all children and adults alike a great day out.
Nearest Station: Manchester Piccadilly
National Football Museum
Tel: 01772 908442
www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
The National Football Museum is the world’s biggest and best football museum, situated in Preston, Lancashire. A unique and fun, free museum, packed full of world famous objects. What’s more, enjoy 2 for 1 on Goalstriker, the interactive penalty shoot-out.
Nearest Station: Preston
Scarborough North Bay Miniature Railway
Tel: 01723 260004
www.nbr.org.uk
North Bay Railway in Scarborough was opened in 1931 to 20” gauge. Using four historic Hudswell Clarke Locomotives, one of them ‘Neptune’ is the oldest diesel hydraulic in the world. There is also a new cafe and gift shop on site. A warm welcome will be given to all.
Nearest Station: Scarborough
Thackray Museum
Tel: 0113 244 4343
www.thackraymuseum.org
Experience history and discover the story of medicine from horrendous Victorian Slums to the wonders of modern surgery, then explore the workings of the human body in the Life Zone!
Nearest Station: Leeds
Williamson Park
Tel: 01524 33318
www.williamsonpark.com
54 acres of beautiful parkland with spectacular views of Lancaster and the Bay area. Including a tropical Butterfly House, Mini-Beast house, Free Flying Bird House and Small Mammals area. Also during the summer there is a magical outdoor theatre.
Nearest Station: Lancaster
York Minster
Tel: 01904 557216
www.yorkminster.org
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, a place of worship for 1,000 years and a treasure house of stained glass.
Nearest Station: York
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The Beatles Story
Tel: 0151 709 1963
www.beatlesstory.com
Located within Liverpool's historic Albert Dock, The Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that will transport you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles.
Nearest Station: Liverpool Lime Street
The Centre for Life
Tel: 0191 243 8203
www.life.org.uk
The Centre for Life is an exciting place where science comes alive! Whatever your age, if you’re curious about the world around you, there’s something for you and your family at Life.
Nearest Station: Newcastle
The Deep
Tel: 01482 381000
www.thedeep.co.uk
Meet the ocean’s greatest predator at Hull’s award winning attraction. The Deep is home to 40 sharks and 3,500 fish.
Nearest Station: Hull
Jorvik Viking Centre
Tel: 01904 543403
www.vikingjorvik.com
Explore York’s Viking History on the very site where archaeologists uncovered remains of the Viking-Age city. Get face-to-face with the Vikings, discover what life was like over 1,000 years ago, and journey through a re-construction of actual Viking streets.
Nearest Station: York
Nature’s World
Tel: 01642 594895
www.naturesworld.org.uk
A fun day out and it’s educational – find out how you can help to save the planet. Nature’s World has a host of attractions including Sci-Fi Space Adventure, Interactive Compost Heap, Race 2 Cycle, Futureworld and much more.
Nearest Station: Middlesborough
Sandcastle Waterpark
Tel: 01253 343602
www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s largest indoor waterpark with 18 fantastic slides and attractions. A tropical climate with something to entertain the whole family. From the longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide in the world to relaxing pools and areas for younger explorers. Sandcastle Waterpark is open all year round and is located on the South Beach in Blackpool (opposite Pleasure Beach, Blackpool).
Nearest Station: Blackpool North
Seven Stories Centre
Tel: 0845 271 0777
www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories is where our rich heritage of British Children’s books is explored and celebrated. It’s full of fascinating characters, writers, artists and storytellers with events for all the family.
Nearest Station: Newcastle
Windermere Lake Cruises
Tel: 01539 443360
www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Windermere Lake Cruises operate a daily scheduled service on England’s largest lake. Steamers & modern launches sail between Lakeside, Bowness & Ambleside piers with connections to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam railway. Private charters and group packages available all year round. Special buffet & BBQ cruises in summer. Information hotline 01539 442600.
Nearest Station: Windermere
City Sightseeing
Tel: 01708 866000
www.city-sightseeing.com
Informative, flexible and fun. City Sightseeing are the world’s largest open top double decker bus town and city tour operator. All tours offer hop on & hop off stops, with either live guided or English/multilingual commentary. Tickets are valid for 24 hours (Blackpool/Glasgow 2 days). Most tours take up to 1 hour, so re-use the tour bus as you wish using the hop on & off facility.
A child goes free on tours in Blackpool, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle/Gateshead and York; and adults can enjoy £1.00 off the Edinburgh tour.
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City Sightseeing
Tel: 01708 866000
www.city-sightseeing.com
Informative, flexible and fun. City Sightseeing are the world’s largest open top double decker bus town and city tour operator. All tours offer hop on & hop off stops, with either live guided or English/multilingual commentary. Tickets are valid for 24 hours (Blackpool/Glasgow 2 days). Most tours take up to 1 hour, so re-use the tour bus as you wish using the hop on & off facility.
A child goes free on tours in Blackpool, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle/Gateshead and York; and adults can enjoy £1.00 off the Edinburgh tour.
National Railway Museum
Tel: 0844 815 3139
www.nrm.org.uk
National Railway Museum. Get more out of your visit to the Museum with a ½ price sound guide. Please present this voucher with a valid rail ticket at the entrance.
Nearest Station: York
The Yorkshire Wheel
Tel: 0844 8153139
www.nrm.org.uk
See York as you’ve never seen it before, at the world’s largest railway museum. Take a ride on York’s landmark must see attraction and get some of the best views in the country.
Nearest Station: York
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