With Spring sprung and the sun showing its face (slightly) more often, April is a great month to explore the north, hop from city to city, and experience everything in some of Britain’s most cultured and iconic cities.
Make the most of your spring and indulge in some of the jewels of the north, embracing the culture that makes these cities unique and independent.
We’ve got a whole host of ideas to keep you occupied from Easter Monday till May Day. From interactive museums to shopping, plan your April getaway with Northern in mind to get cheap tickets to your favourite destinations.
1. National Football Museum, Manchester
Nearest station: Manchester Victoria
Football is written into the country’s DNA, from the origin of the sport, right up to the most important spectacles of the year.
The National Football Museum in Manchester is the perfect day out for the football fanatic in your life. With memorabilia from across the years and a range of interactive exhibits including a penalty shootout, pass master and shot stopper.
Plan a fantastic day out to the National Football Museum with Northern and book now with an advanced ticket to save on train fare.
2. Newcastle Central Arcade
Nearest station: Newcastle
Looking for a spot of retail therapy to update your wardrobe for slightly warmer climates? Look no further than Central Arcade, a bustling area filled with independent boutiques surrounded by gorgeous architecture.
The Arcade is a must-see destination in Newcastle for shopaholics, history buffs and architecture connoisseurs. Built in 1837 by Richard Grainger, the Arcade was erected as part of the redevelopment of the city.
If you’re making a spur-of-the-moment decision to head shopping, get a same-day ticket with Northern up to 1 minute before departure.
3. British Music Experience
Nearest station: Liverpool Lime Street
There is only one museum within Britain that is wholly and solely dedicated to preserving and presenting music from just before the golden era of music ended: the British Music Experience. Located in one of Britain’s most musically literate cities, Liverpool, the museum offers a range of exhibits to see and interact with, including galleries, holograms, audio-visual experiences, and an interactive area with Gibson Guitars.
Head along with your closest confidant and form a new music duo today! Book a duo ticket with Northern and save on train fare.
4. Legoland Discovery Centre
Nearest station: Manchester Victoria or Piccadilly
The Legoland Discovery Centre is a great place to let loose and give into some of your innate creative freedom. With many attractions like the Ninjago City Adventure, Virtual Reality Racing, and plenty of building to do, the Discovery Centre is the perfect option for your curious kids.
However, the centre isn’t just for kids and has an adults-only night every month. You’ll have full access to the centre, with the 4D Cinema, Kingdom Quest Ride, and a speed build contest available.
No matter your reason for getting involved at the Legoland Discovery Centre, Northern has you covered with an anytime train ticket, letting you set your own schedule.
5. Jorvik Viking Centre
Nearest station: York
How about a trip back in time to a more simple way of living? The Jorvik Viking Centre is the premier place to learn everything you’d need to know about the Vikings who settled on our shores way back in 975 AD. The centre has reconstructed the Viking town that once occupied the region and offers a ride through the town, completely immersing you in the Viking age, with animatronic towns people telling their own stories of life in the Middle Ages.
Book in advance with Northern to secure the best way to learn about one of history’s most interesting people.
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